Enhance your child's number sense with our engaging worksheets designed for ages 5-9! At Kids Academy, we believe in fostering a strong mathematical foundation through interactive learning. Our Normal Worksheets are tailored to improve essential skills such as counting, basic addition and subtraction, and number comparisons. Each sheet is crafted with colorful, age-appropriate activities that captivate young minds and make learning fun. These worksheets not only boost confidence in math but also promote critical thinking as children explore numbers through practical exercises. Equip your child with the skills they need for a brighter academic future—download our worksheets today!


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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!
Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet
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Improving number sense for children aged 5-9 is critical for their overall mathematics development and future academic success. Number sense refers to the ability to understand and work with numbers flexibly and confidently, which includes skills such as counting, comparing, and understanding numerical relationships.

At this age, children are building foundational skills that will have lasting impacts throughout their education. A strong number sense supports problem-solving, analytical thinking, and the ability to handle more complex mathematical concepts later on. When parents and teachers foster number sense through engaging and age-appropriate activities, students become more adept at recognizing patterns and making connections, which form the basis for higher-level math skills.

Moreover, enhancing number sense can help children develop a positive attitude toward math, reducing anxiety and fostering enjoyment in the subject. This early engagement lays a strong foundation for lifelong learning and confidence in tackling challenges.

Ultimately, a strong focus on improving number sense enables children to approach real-world math scenarios with ease, promoting practical understanding that extends beyond the classroom. Investing in number sense during these formative years can significantly influence a child’s academic trajectory and their ability to navigate a number-rich world.