Enhance your Grade 1 students' counting and basic math skills with our engaging addition and subtraction worksheets. These easy-to-use resources are meticulously designed to help young learners practice essential counting skills while solving fun problems. Each worksheet features colorful illustrations and interactive exercises that not only make learning enjoyable but also reinforce their understanding of numerical relationships. Covering key concepts of addition and subtraction, these worksheets allow children to build confidence in their math abilities at their own pace. Perfect for classroom activities or home practice, our counting skills worksheets provide a solid foundation for early mathematical success. Start exploring today!


Check out this FREE Grade 1 Trial Lesson on Addition & Subtraction!

Use Mental Strategies -Counting

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • Grade 1
  • Counting skills
  • Addition & Subtraction
  • Easy
Butterfly Addition Worksheet
Butterfly Addition Worksheet

Butterfly Addition Worksheet

This tracing sheet is great for kids to work on math skills and have fun too. Read the word problems to them, then help them trace the dotted lines to match the problem and number sentence to a picture. Not only is it educational, it's beautiful too - your kids will love learning about butterflies!
Butterfly Addition Worksheet
Worksheet
Counting Seedlings Worksheet
Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Understanding math word problems is key. Multiple steps can prove challenging - this free worksheet provides one-to-one picture representation to help kids solve multi-step addition word problems. Strengthen addition skills by choosing the matching picture to the answer.
Counting Seedlings Worksheet
Worksheet
Hoppy Hares Worksheet
Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Ask your kids if they can identify the rabbits in the picture, then help them solve the math problems. The rabbits need to hop from place to place, so look at the numbers and help your kids figure out the next one. These cute and friendly little animals make great pets. Have fun solving this worksheet together!
Hoppy Hares Worksheet
Worksheet
Count in the School of Magic Worksheet
Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

Your math learners can explore the School of Magic with this worksheet. They'll read equations with addition and subtraction numbers under 20, count back and forth to find the answer, then complete the counting sentences. Fun pictures and easy accuracy make it an enjoyable and successful learning experience.
Count in the School of Magic Worksheet
Worksheet
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Test your child's wildlife knowledge. Ask them to name animals indigenous to Australia or other countries. Show them the animals in this worksheet and have them match each word problem and picture with the correct number sentence.
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
Worksheet
How Many More to Add Worksheet
How Many More to Add Worksheet

How Many More to Add Worksheet

Sharpen your child's math skills with this pdf worksheet. Help them figure out how many apples, bees, flowers and bananas are needed to reach the answer given. The possible answers are provided at the bottom of the boxes. Have some fun doing some addition and subtraction magic together and get those math skills sharpened!
How Many More to Add Worksheet
Worksheet
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Visit the zoo with your kids and point out all the different animals. Ask them to name their favorites and identify animals on a worksheet. Challenge them to solve word problems related to the pictures. Ask them for the equation that fits the picture and check the answer.
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
Worksheet
Animal Addition Worksheet
Animal Addition Worksheet

Animal Addition Worksheet

Get your kids learning addition and subtraction with this fun worksheet! Show them that solving equations can be enjoyable and help them match number sentences to the correct boxes. By doing this together, you'll create a positive learning experience that your kids won't forget.
Animal Addition Worksheet
Worksheet
Count and Subtract Worksheet
Count and Subtract Worksheet

Count and Subtract Worksheet

This worksheet helps your child learn math via colorful pictures and equations. Count the items together, adding and subtracting as necessary. Your child will be challenged to get the correct total, thereby developing their math skills.
Count and Subtract Worksheet
Worksheet


Counting skills, along with fundamental addition and subtraction, form the cornerstone of early mathematical understanding for first graders. Parents and teachers should prioritize these skills because they not only boost a child’s confidence in math but also foster critical thinking abilities. Mastery of counting lays the groundwork for more complex mathematical concepts, such as multiplication and division, which students will encounter in later grades.

Moreover, strong counting skills are linked to academic success across subjects. Children who are comfortable with numbers develop better problem-solving strategies and can apply mathematical reasoning in various situations, including everyday activities like cooking or budgeting.

Additionally, engaging with easy addition and subtraction activities promotes social and emotional development. These skills are often practiced in teams or groups, encouraging collaboration and communication among peers.

Finally, understanding mathematical concepts enhances a child's ability to analyze and interpret information critically, a skill essential in today’s data-driven society. By fostering counting skills and basic arithmetic, parents and teachers equip children for future challenges, ensuring they not only excel academically but also approach life with a confident, problem-solving mindset. Therefore, investing time in these foundational skills is crucial for holistic child development.