Enhance your child's foundational math skills with our "Improving Number Sense" worksheets, tailored for ages 3-9. Designed to boost numeracy and confidence, these engaging printable activities will help children recognize numbers, understand quantities, and develop essential counting skills. Our worksheets incorporate fun graphics and interactive exercises, making learning enjoyable and effective. Ideal for home or classroom use, they cater to various learning styles, ensuring every child grasps key concepts at their own pace. Foster a strong number sense early on and prepare your child for future math success with our comprehensive resources. Explore our enriching collection and make learning math fun!


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Understanding Place Value Ones and Tens

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Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet
Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet

Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet

Look at the full of smiles worms carrying two-digit numbers. Is the number in the ones spot 4 or less? Round down to the nearest ten! Help kids learn the tricky concept of rounding with this math worksheet. Perfect for clearing up confusion and practicing rounding down to the nearest ten!
Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet
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Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet
Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet

Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet

If your child is having trouble with math, worksheets like this can help them get more practice. Addition, subtraction, and multiplication go together. Look over each addition equation and pick the matching multiplication equation, then circle the correct answer. This can give your child the necessary practice to understand mathematics better.
Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet
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Tens and Ones Worksheet
Tens and Ones Worksheet

Tens and Ones Worksheet

Help your child make math fun with this worksheet! Count the blocks on both sides and enter the total in the box below the figures. This will help them overcome any math-related anxieties they might have and let them enjoy the learning process.
Tens and Ones Worksheet
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Apple Math Worksheet
Apple Math Worksheet

Apple Math Worksheet

Math is more than just counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Your child may be feeling overwhelmed by all the complexities, like comparing numbers and their differences. But with this worksheet, you can make comparing numbers fun again!
Apple Math Worksheet
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Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Help your child find the missing numbers in the puzzles. The worksheet combines fun and maths - stimulating the brain while keeping them engaged. Colourful pages will keep the learning enjoyable. Simple addition and subtraction will ensure they stay entertained.
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
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What Equation Is That? Worksheet
What Equation Is That? Worksheet

What Equation Is That? Worksheet

Have your students practice counting with base ten blocks. This will help them with math struggles. Homework and worksheets will help them improve; ask them to trace lines to the correct equation on a tracing sheet. Guide them as they count the blocks and trace the lines.
What Equation Is That? Worksheet
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Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet
Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet

Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet

This free worksheet uses bugs and insects to help young math students learn about fact families and recognize patterns in multiplication and division. It's a fun and colorful way to gain automaticity and efficiency in computation skills, without even realizing it's math!
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Improving number sense in children aged 3-9 is crucial for their overall mathematical development and long-term academic success. Number sense refers to a child's intuitive understanding of numbers, their relationships, and their operations. Early mastery of these concepts lays a foundation for more complex mathematical skills, fostering confidence as learners move into advanced topics.

For parents and teachers, nurturing number sense promotes critical thinking abilities, problem-solving skills, and a more positive attitude toward math. Engaging with numbers through everyday experiences—such as counting snacks, measuring during cooking, or exploring patterns—helps children grasp fundamental concepts in a relatable way. This early exposure supports cognitive development, encouraging kids to interact with numbers rather than just memorize them.

Moreover, research indicates that number sense in early childhood correlates with later success in math. By investing in number sense activities now, we can help prevent math anxiety and learning difficulties as they progress academically. Ultimately, supporting the development of strong number sense empowers children to become independent thinkers, better prepared to navigate the increasingly numeracy-driven world. Prioritizing this skill at an early age enriches their educational journey, making math a fun and essential part of everyday life.