Boost your 9-year-old's critical thinking with our Problem-Solving Skills Easy Worksheets. Designed to enhance analytical and logical reasoning, these engaging worksheets cover a variety of challenges from math puzzles to everyday scenarios. Perfect for independent practice or classroom activities, they help children build confidence and improve decision-making abilities. Each worksheet aligns with educational standards and incorporates fun, interactive tasks to keep kids motivated and interested. Whether your child is solving riddles or tackling word problems, they'll develop crucial problem-solving skills. Start enhancing your child's learning journey today with our expertly crafted materials!


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Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet
Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet

Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet

Number lines are fun and help build number sense and reasoning. This worksheet uses them to help students count on to find a solution to an equation. They'll have fun counting with familiar numbers and 10-bases, while also working on algebraic reasoning.
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Discovered Check: Puzzle 4 Worksheet
Discovered Check: Puzzle 4 Worksheet

Discovered Check: Puzzle 4 Worksheet

Let your child test their chess skills with this easy worksheet. Have them take control of the black pieces and try to put the white king in checkmate. Ask them to draw a line from their chess piece to the white king, showing the move they'll make, then check the correct answer.
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Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet
Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet

Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet

Engage kids with math by making it realistic and incorporating manipulatives or pics they like! This worksheet helps kids understand word problems. Read the problem, note numbers and key phrases like "in total," then count the pics to find the total!
Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet
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How long is the Trip? Time Word Problems Worksheet
How long is the Trip? Time Word Problems Worksheet

How long is the Trip? Time Word Problems Worksheet

Get your kids in the mood for learning with fun questions about trips. Point at each picture and ask them to identify the mode of transport. Read the word problems, help them solve and check the answers.
How long is the Trip? Time Word Problems Worksheet
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Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet

Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet

Take your kids on a virtual grocery trip with this worksheet! Help them read the two word problems and use the pictures to solve them. Then, have them circle the correct answers. It's an easy, fun way to get kids comfortable with math while also getting them excited about grocery shopping!
Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
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Ancient Tomb Division and Multiplication Word Problems Worksheet
Ancient Tomb Division and Multiplication Word Problems Worksheet

Ancient Tomb Division and Multiplication Word Problems Worksheet

This worksheet teaches kids math, plus a bit about ancient Egypt. Read the text and point to the pictures to explain them. There are three word problems - help kids interpret and solve each one, then find and check the answer. 80 words
Ancient Tomb Division and Multiplication Word Problems Worksheet
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Farm Area Worksheet
Farm Area Worksheet

Farm Area Worksheet

Take your kids to a farm and ask them what their favorite part was! Show them this picture with hay bales and have them count them. Find the area then circle the correct number. It's a fun way to learn math and experience a farm!
Farm Area Worksheet
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Quadrilateral Maze Worksheet
Quadrilateral Maze Worksheet

Quadrilateral Maze Worksheet

Does your kid love dogs? If so, this exercise is ideal for them! Help Charlie the pup find his way back to his owner, James, in the quadrilateral maze worksheet. Your child must trace Charlie's path only through squares and rhombuses in order to solve it. Careful planning is key!
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Find the Missing Side Worksheet
Find the Missing Side Worksheet

Find the Missing Side Worksheet

Supporting your children with math can significantly help their problem-solving skills. At school, they should already have the basics down, but if they struggle with certain topics, use this worksheet to give them extra practice. Together, look at the illustration and draw the missing side following the dashed line.
Find the Missing Side Worksheet
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Discovered Check: Puzzle 2 Worksheet
Discovered Check: Puzzle 2 Worksheet

Discovered Check: Puzzle 2 Worksheet

This worksheet exercise will stimulate your child's thinking and let them show off their chess skills. Ask them to use the white pieces and draw a line, pointing to the move that will put the black king in checkmate. Then they should check the correct option. Challenge your child and help them learn more about chess with this fun and educative activity.
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Fairytale Addition Worksheet
Fairytale Addition Worksheet

Fairytale Addition Worksheet

Take your kids to Fairytale Land! They'll meet witches, dragons, fairies, elves, knights, and princesses. This free worksheet adds up the fun, letting kids use three addends to solve addition equations and find the right answers. With friends like these, math won't even seem like math!
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Discovered Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet
Discovered Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet

Discovered Check: Puzzle 1 Worksheet

Chess is an excellent way to engage your kids' brains and strengthen thinking skills. This worksheet is ideal for inspiring and growing their interest in the game. Have your child take the white pieces and move them to checkmate the black king. Compare their move against the provided notations to check accuracy.
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What Is a Stalemate? Worksheet
What Is a Stalemate? Worksheet

What Is a Stalemate? Worksheet

Chess is an ideal way to develop logic, strategizing, problem-solving and more! Even kids can learn it. With this worksheet, children can learn about draws and stalemates. Sample boards will help them decide which team, black or white, is at a stalemate.
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Multiplying 2’s and Doubling Leaves Part 1 Worksheet
Multiplying 2’s and Doubling Leaves Part 1 Worksheet

Multiplying 2’s and Doubling Leaves Part 1 Worksheet

If your students still struggle with multiplication, use this worksheet to help them master it. For multiplying by 2, double the original number. Give them this tracing sheet; they'll solve each fact by drawing a line to the right answer. This worksheet will help them learn multiplication tricks and tips.
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Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet

Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet

Before starting the exercise, ask your kids if they know what harvesting is. Show them the pictures and explain if needed. Help them read the word problems, use the pictures to find the answer and check the box above. There are two simple word problems in the printout.
Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
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Dividing Numbers Assessment 2 Worksheet
Dividing Numbers Assessment 2 Worksheet

Dividing Numbers Assessment 2 Worksheet

Test your child's division skills with this free, fun worksheet. Kids will circle the right answers to basic equations and solve word problems. It's a great way to check their strengths and identify areas needing improvement.
Dividing Numbers Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
Firewood Subtraction Worksheet

Firewood Subtraction Worksheet

Guide your students to show that math can be fun! If your kindergartners need help with addition and subtraction, the simple problems in this worksheet are ideal. Ask them to look at the two pictures and find the correct answers. Help them check their work to build their confidence in math.
Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
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Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Engage your kids with learning by making it fun! Try this creative worksheet: your kids can practice subtraction while making bracelets. Download the pdf; read the two word problems to them and help them choose the correct total. Have fun! (80 words)
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Problem-solving skills are crucial for 9-year-olds as they significantly contribute to a child's cognitive and social development. At this developmental stage, children are beginning to encounter more complex situations, both in their academic environment and social interactions, making it essential to equip them with the tools needed to navigate challenges.

For parents and teachers, focusing on problem-solving skills helps children develop critical thinking and the ability to approach issues methodically. By teaching children how to break down problems into manageable steps and encouraging them to come up with creative solutions, you help them build independence and resilience. This empowers children to handle setbacks productively, reducing frustration and increasing self-esteem.

Moreover, problem-solving skills are interwoven with other essential abilities such as decision-making, logical thinking, and collaborative efforts. Encouraging children to solve problems also cultivates teamwork and communication, as they often involve discussing and evaluating different perspectives.

In academics, proficient problem-solving skills enhance understanding and performance in subjects such as math and science, laying a strong foundation for future educational pursuits. On a day-to-day level, these skills help children navigate social conflicts, organize tasks, and manage time effectively.

Ultimately, by investing in the development of problem-solving skills, parents and teachers can support holistic growth in children—ahead of effective learning, adaptive behavior, and emotional well-being.