Boost your child's mathematical confidence and foundational skills with our "Improving Number Sense" worksheets, designed specifically for ages 6-9. These engaging, printable materials from Kids Academy offer a variety of activities to enhance number recognition, counting, and basic arithmetic. Through fun exercises and interactive tasks, children will develop a solid understanding of numbers, laying the groundwork for future success in math. Ideal for both classroom and home practice, our worksheets are crafted to align with educational standards and ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Help your child excel in math with Kids Academy’s expertly designed resources.


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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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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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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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Improving number sense in children aged 6-9 is crucial as it lays the foundation for their future success in mathematics and related areas. Number sense refers to an intuitive understanding of numbers, their magnitude, relationships, and how they are affected by operations. For young learners, developing strong number sense means more than simply being able to count or memorize arithmetic facts; it involves a visible and functional grasp of numbers in various contexts.

First, a solid number sense helps children tackle real-life problems effectively. It primes them to estimate, judge quantities, and understand proportions, which are invaluable skills in everyday situations such as shopping, cooking, and budgeting.

Second, children with well-developed number sense are more likely to excel academically. As they progress through school, math concepts become increasingly complex. A robust number sense equips them to grasp advanced topics with greater ease, preventing the frustration and anxiety often associated with math.

Third, nurturing number sense at an early age can instill a positive attitude toward mathematics. When children understand math’s practical applications and see it as approachable, they are more likely to develop an interest and confidence in the subject, fostering a lifelong appreciation and competence.

Ultimately, both parents and teachers play vital roles in emphasizing number sense, thereby opening doors to academic excellence and practical life skills in their young learners.