Welcome to our Basic Math Skills Worksheets designed specifically for 5-year-olds! These engaging, printable worksheets will help your child build a solid foundation in early math concepts. From number recognition to simple addition and subtraction, our resources are tailored to foster confidence and enjoyment in learning. Each worksheet features colorful illustrations and diverse activities that cater to various learning styles. Perfect for parents and teachers alike, these worksheets can be used at home or in the classroom to reinforce essential math skills. Explore our collection and watch your child develop crucial cognitive abilities while having fun with numbers!


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Sort and Count Fruits Worksheet
Sort and Count Fruits Worksheet

Sort and Count Fruits Worksheet

Allow your children to hone their critical thinking and number reasoning skills with this free worksheet. They'll sort, count, and trace fruits while learning basic number sense. A fun, delicious learning experience with familiar pictures they'll love.
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Going up or Down? Worksheet
Going up or Down? Worksheet

Going up or Down? Worksheet

Young students learn the concept of up and down with this geometry worksheet. They trace lines to identify relative positioning as an object travels. Kids can use position words to describe an object's movement, enhancing their spatial relationship skills - an important geometry foundation.
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Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet
Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet

Valentines Day Word Problem Worksheet

This Valentine's Day worksheet will help your child practice using a number line to solve an addition problem. It's a great way to boost confidence and make solving word problems a breeze.
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Counting Practice for Preschool
Counting Practice for Preschool

At the Zoo: Counting Practice Worksheet

This zoo-themed worksheet is perfect for practicing early counting skills and following directions. Your child will rule out incorrect answers and use problem solving to find images with duplicates. Fun and educational, this worksheet will get your preschooler ready for early math!
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Find the Last! Worksheet
Find the Last! Worksheet

Find the Last! Worksheet

Teach young students about sequence words with this free worksheet. Have them look at sets of people or objects and choose the one that is last. Engage them further by having them describe or act out their day, and what happens last? Enjoy this printout and have fun!
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Building with 10 Worksheet
Building with 10 Worksheet

Building with 10 Worksheet

Counting numbers can be simple with this worksheet: Ask your kids to count the stacks of objects, ensure accuracy with your help, then circle the ones of ten. With practice and guidance, your children will soon become counting pros!
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Math PDF Worksheets - Count and Match Vegetables and Points
Math PDF Worksheets - Count and Match Vegetables and Points

Count and Match Vegetables and Points Math Worksheet

Make your kids excited about math with this free printable kindergarten worksheet! Kids will count up to seven and match boxes with the same number of vegetables. Visualizing the task with this worksheet layout will entertain them while they practice math. Download additional worksheets by topic on Kids Academy.
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Find 0 Worksheet
Find 0 Worksheet

Find 0 Worksheet

Help make number learning easier with this worksheet! Ask your students to find and circle 0 on the number line, then count aloud from 0 to the last number. It might not be their favorite subject, but it's unavoidable - and with this worksheet, they'll be counting like pros!
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Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Subtraction Worksheet
Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Subtraction Worksheet

Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Subtraction Worksheet

Kids can help pal Reggie become an eco-friendly friend! This PDF teaches kids subtraction and one-to-one number representation. They'll use pictures to solve word problems and find out how many plastic bottles Reggie can reuse. They'll also match number equations and solutions to get the right answer.
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Up or Down Worksheet
Up or Down Worksheet

Up or Down Worksheet

Teach your toddlers the concepts of up and down with Kids Academy's vivid worksheet! Use the seesaw analogy to reinforce this language with them and build a strong foundation for future learning. Show them how a balloon can float up but must come back down too.
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Math PDF Worksheets - Count and Match Vegetables: 1 – 5
Math PDF Worksheets - Count and Match Vegetables: 1 – 5

Count and Match Vegetables 1 – 5 Math Worksheet

Get your kindergartener to match the same number of vegetables with the boxes using this fantastic math worksheet. Using the Singapore approach, this printable worksheet makes math problems easy and fun for kids. Want more free worksheets? Click here for Kids Academy's selection!
Count and Match Vegetables 1 – 5 Math Worksheet
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Pattern Recognition Worksheet
Pattern Recognition Worksheet

Practice Patterns Worksheet

Practice Patterns Worksheet
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Comparing numbers worksheet for kindergarten
Comparing numbers worksheet for kindergarten

Comparing Numbers Worksheet for Kindergarten

Your child will love helping Santa's elves compare numbers with this fun worksheet for kindergarten! They must determine which number is bigger or smaller then circle the answer. It's a great activity for Christmas or any time!
Comparing Numbers Worksheet for Kindergarten
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Recycling - More or Less Worksheet
Recycling - More or Less Worksheet

Recycling - More or Less Worksheet

Your child can compare numbers and solve word problems with this free worksheet. Help them understand what's being asked as Sam and Ali take items to the recycling center. They can choose the correct equation to match the word problem and apply their skills in reading and pulling out the appropriate information.
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Kindergarten Counting by Tens
Kindergarten Counting by Tens

Learn Dozens: Counting by Tens Printable

Kindergartners need to learn skip counting - counting in number groups - to increase number sense and be ready for more advanced math. Our kindergarten worksheet featuring a starry trip to outer space will help your child practice this valuable skill. Your child will choose correct answers to trace the lines to the stars, building fluency in skip counting. They'll also strengthen problem solving and see the pattern it creates. Get your little learner to the next level with this skip counting worksheet!
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Sort and Count Candy Worksheet
Sort and Count Candy Worksheet

Sort and Count Candy Worksheet

Sort chocolate and candy with your kids! Help them use recognizable items and pictures to sort, practice counting with one-to-one representation, and develop their fine motor skills with the traceable lines. Download this free worksheet to get started. Yum!
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Parents and teachers should prioritize basic math skills for 5-year-olds because these foundational abilities set the stage for future academic success. At this age, children are highly receptive to learning and can grasp essential concepts such as counting, number recognition, and basic addition and subtraction.

Early math skills enhance cognitive development, helping children improve their problem-solving abilities and critical thinking. When children engage in simple math activities, they also develop spatial awareness and logical reasoning, both crucial for everyday decision-making. Additionally, basic math skills lay the groundwork for more complex mathematics later in school, allowing students to progress confidently.

Moreover, learning math fosters a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-esteem as children master new skills. Parents and teachers can support this learning by incorporating fun and engaging activities such as games, songs, and hands-on projects that make math enjoyable. By promoting basic math skills, caregivers can instill a lifelong appreciation for learning and ensure that children approach mathematics with confidence, reducing math anxiety as they advance in their education.

In essence, nurturing these skills in young children not only promotes academic achievement but also equips them with essential life skills necessary for navigating the world.