Basic Math Skills Extra Challenge Worksheets for Ages 4-6

Discover our "Basic Math Skills Extra Challenge Worksheets for Ages 4-6," designed to give young learners a head start in their educational journey. These engaging worksheets help kids build foundational math skills, covering essential topics such as counting, number recognition, addition, subtraction, and simple geometry. Specially crafted to challenge and stimulate curious minds, these activities incorporate fun themes and creative exercises that make learning enjoyable. Perfect for at-home practice or supplementary classroom material, our worksheets offer a solid foundation in math, boosting confidence and academic success. Unlock your child's math potential today with our expertly designed resources!


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Math PDF Worksheet: Count Winter Things
Math PDF Worksheet: Count Winter Things

Count Winter Things Worksheet

This chilly winter afternoon, help your kid warm up with Kids Academy's free math worksheet - full of bright pictures and addition practice. Let them count the things and write in the numbers for a great brain training and math head start. Get more free math worksheets here. (80 words)
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Counting Floors Worksheet
Counting Floors Worksheet

Counting Floors Worksheet

Take your kids on an elevator ride and have them help you. With this worksheet, little ones meet Lily and her mom. They're taking an elevator from Floor 1 to Floor 8. Ask them to check the floors they pass and help the two reach their destination.
Counting Floors Worksheet
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Сounting from 11 to 20 Worksheet
Сounting from 11 to 20 Worksheet

Ordering 11–20: Busy Bee Counting Worksheet

Help your child master counting from 11 to 20 with our connect the dot counting worksheet. Kids will have fun counting, drawing and problem-solving with this vibrant worksheet. With clear directions, adorable pictures and a sense of purpose, your child will develop crucial numeracy skills without even knowing it!
Ordering 11–20: Busy Bee Counting Worksheet
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Load up to 15 Worksheet
Load up to 15 Worksheet

Load up to 15 Worksheet

Your students can practice addition and counting skills with this worksheet. Each equation has 6 boxes to count. Check the group that equals 15 to complete the exercise. Help your kindergartners if they need it.
Load up to 15 Worksheet
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Rhyming Words PDF Worksheets, Cup
Rhyming Words PDF Worksheets, Cup

Cup Rhyming Words Worksheet

Kids Academy offers funny worksheets to help kids practice their vocabulary. Try the new one with the dog, matching objects to their rhyming words! Explore more activities and worksheets to learn English Language words and phrases.
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Math: Subtraction Ten And Six PDF Worksheet
Math: Subtraction Ten And Six PDF Worksheet

Subtraction Ten And Six Worksheet

Get Kids Academy and practice subtraction with fun!
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Body Parts Worksheet
Body Parts Worksheet

Alien Worksheet

Take your child on an out-of-this-world learning adventure with Immu, our friendly alien! This worksheet helps your child practice counting, recognize body parts and sharpen problem solving skills. Get started with this fun, educational activity today and watch as they learn and grow. Print it now and blast off to outer space!
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Drawing Quarters Worksheet
Drawing Quarters Worksheet

Drawing Quarters Worksheet

Help your kids divide shapes into quarters! Have them trace dotted lines to cut each shape into 4 equal parts. Each of the 4 parts is called a quarter or a fourth. This worksheet will help kids learn more about dividing shapes into four equal parts.
Drawing Quarters Worksheet
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Pizza Fraction Printable
Pizza Fraction Printable

Fractions: Pizza Printable

Fractions can be tricky for kids, but this pizza fractions printable can help! Kids can understand fractions by seeing them, as they use one of their favorite foods. It helps them grasp the concept and gain a deeper understanding of what fractions represent. Extend their learning by quizzing them when you order pizza next time.
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Measurement PDF Worksheets: Measuring Weight in Pounds 1
Measurement PDF Worksheets: Measuring Weight in Pounds 1
Measurement: Measuring Weight in Pounds 1 Worksheet
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Honey Bee Counting Worksheet
Honey Bee Counting Worksheet

Honey Bee Counting Worksheet

Help your kids learn about honey bees while practising their counting skills! Show them the picture and ask them to point out the bee. Then, give them this worksheet and have them count up to 6, connecting the dots as they go. Numbers are provided for guidance - it's a great way to have fun and learn!
Honey Bee Counting Worksheet
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Math: Five Minus Two PDF Worksheet
Math: Five Minus Two PDF Worksheet

Five Minus Two Worksheet

Help the dog find its way by practising subtraction - trace the path and make sure to have fun!
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Preschool Matching Numbers
Preschool Matching Numbers

Ladybug Counting Worksheet

Ladybug Counting Worksheet
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Adding up With Water Worksheet
Adding up With Water Worksheet

Adding up With Water Worksheet

Ask your kids to name different kinds of weather and what it's like outside now. Then, help them solve the number sentences on the worksheet by tracing the dotted line to the correct total.
Adding up With Water Worksheet
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Identifying patterns worksheet pdf
Identifying patterns worksheet pdf

Identifying Patterns Worksheet

Kids can have fun as they learn with this festive worksheet! They'll practice early math skills while identifying patterns with colorful Christmas presents. Have your child get ready for the holidays by finding out which box comes next in the pattern!
Identifying Patterns Worksheet
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Math PDF Worksheets: Measuring in Inches
Math PDF Worksheets: Measuring in Inches

Measuring in Inches Worksheet

Look at the picture, can you measure the UFO & monsters? Write down how long each is. Which is tallest? Circle it. Get more free printable math worksheets for kindergarten at our website.
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Learning About Measuring In Inches PDF
Learning About Measuring In Inches PDF

Learning About Measuring In Inches Printable

Print this free worksheet and measure pencils together with kids. See who finds the longest and the shortest! Enjoy learning math with your kids.
Learning About Measuring In Inches Printable
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Taking Away from 4 Worksheet
Taking Away from 4 Worksheet

Taking Away from 4 Worksheet

Patience and help will help your kids master addition and subtraction. Coaching and making math fun is key. Try these three equations: help your kids solve them and trace a line to the correct answer. Don't give up - with your guidance, success is near!
Taking Away from 4 Worksheet
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Dino Addition Worksheet
Dino Addition Worksheet

Dino Addition Worksheet

Kids can have fun with math with this cute PDF worksheet! Each triangle contains three eggs; by adding pairs of eggs together, kids can find the right combination that equals 14 and draw a line linking them. The goal is to help our playful dinosaur find the right eggs to make 14! It's a great way to practice addition and have a motivating purpose.
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Money Worksheet: Coins and Dollars
Money Worksheet: Coins and Dollars

Money: Coins Dollars Printable

Motivate your kid to learn and practise essential math skills, like 'greater than' and 'less than', by introducing the importance of money! The money worksheet "Coins and Dollars" will give them a hands-on experience of counting coins and dollars, making math symbols more memorable.
Money: Coins Dollars Printable
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Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Picking the Coins You Need
Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Picking the Coins You Need

Picking the Coins You Need Money Worksheet

Let's learn to count money with Parents and Kids Academy! Investigate a real shop together: buy a globe, pencils, books, and a school bag using coins. Then, circle the coins you'll need. Visit our website for more free and fun money games for kids!
Picking the Coins You Need Money Worksheet
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Math: Subtraction PDF Worksheet Seven Minus Four
Math: Subtraction PDF Worksheet Seven Minus Four

Subtraction Seven Minus Four Worksheet

Make learning math fun! Make math fun for kids with Kids Academy's free worksheets! Addition, subtraction, tracing paths and mazes help kids practice and learn while exploring. Download our worksheets and start having fun!
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Size Worksheets for Preschoolers
Size Worksheets for Preschoolers

Fairy Tale Worksheet: Let's Compare

Preschoolers need to recognize different sizes of objects. This worksheet combines fun fairy tales with size practice, helping them read, problem solve, and sort through pictures. Your child will love the images and be eager to complete it. Enhance their learning by talking about the tales to build comprehension.
Fairy Tale Worksheet: Let's Compare
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Subtraction puzzle worksheet
Subtraction puzzle worksheet

Subtract With The Little Penguin Substraction Worksheet

Uh oh! Little penguin needs help finding mommy! Delight your child with a fun subtraction puzzle. Complete each problem and guide little penguin home with this charming worksheet! Challenge and capture their hearts with this adorable game!
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Parents and teachers should place a strong emphasis on enhancing basic math skills for children aged 4-6 because these early years are crucial for cognitive development and foundational learning. Engaging young children in math challenges strengthens their number sense, an essential building block for more advanced mathematical concepts. During this critical developmental window, children who engage in fun and stimulating math activities are more likely to develop a positive attitude towards math, seeing it not as a tedious chore, but rather as an enjoyable and rewarding activity.

Early math skills are closely associated with later academic success, not just in mathematics but across various subjects. Strong number sense and early problem-solving abilities pave the way for logical thinking and analytical skills, fostering intellectual growth. Moreover, these skills support everyday tasks, like counting, making comparisons, and recognizing patterns, which are vital for effective day-to-day functioning.

Math challenges tailored specifically for this age group, such as counting games, simple addition, and pattern recognition, also enhance fine motor skills, focus, and concentration. They provide an opportunity for children to use manipulatives, engage in hands-on activities, and interact socially with peers or adults through collaborative problem-solving. Ultimately, these enriching experiences set the foundation for lifelong learning and curiosity, equipping children with the confidence and skills to tackle increasingly complex tasks as they grow.