Word Problems Worksheets for Ages 3-9
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Discover engaging and educational Word Problems Worksheets designed for children aged 3-9 at Kids Academy! Our worksheets offer a variety of fun, age-appropriate math challenges that help young learners develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With colorful illustrations and relatable scenarios, these worksheets make learning math enjoyable and accessible. Covering essential topics such as addition, subtraction, and basic word problems, our resources are perfect for both classroom and home learning. Whether your child is just starting out or refining their skills, our worksheets will foster confidence and a love for math. Visit us today and enhance your child’s learning journey!
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Eagle Subtraction Worksheet
Help your kids become math experts! Through practice and adult guidance, even addition and subtraction can seem simple. Show them how with this worksheet - get them to trace the dotted lines to connect each word problem to the correct picture and solve the number sentence with some eagles!
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Subtracting Socks Worksheet
Before beginning this exercise with your children, warm them up with a counting game. If math is not their favorite subject, use this worksheet. Help them read the two word problems, then use their fingers to count and subtract. Ask them to select the correct answer and check the box.
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Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet
Before tackling the math problem, get your kids ready by asking them to share their favorite holiday and why. Then, look at the picture on the worksheet with them. Help them examine the numbers and problems, and select the number sentence that shows what's happening with each string of light. 80 words.
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Car Shop Subtraction Worksheet
Encourage your kids to practice addition and subtraction with this worksheet. Read the word problems aloud, help them solve and check the answer from the provided options. With enough exercises and guidance, this task should be fairly easy.
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Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
Guide your students to show that math can be fun! If your kindergartners need help with addition and subtraction, the simple problems in this worksheet are ideal. Ask them to look at the two pictures and find the correct answers. Help them check their work to build their confidence in math.
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At the Beach Subtraction Worksheet
Take your kids to the beach and show them that math can be fun! Look at the picture on the worksheet, then help them solve the addition and subtraction problems. Check the answers together and enjoy a day of learning and fun!
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Leaf Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Help your kids become experts at subtraction and addition by guiding them through fun exercises and simple math problems. This worksheet with leaf subtraction problems will help them practice and also test your child. Go through the three equations with them, help them solve, and then check the answer.
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Build the Fence, Find the Area Worksheet
Help your kids gain skills in mathematics with this simple worksheet. Kids can refresh their addition and subtraction to solve geometry problems. Read the word problems and then help them check the box for the correct answer if they need extra help. This worksheet is great for improving kids' familiarity with basic equations.
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Build the Fence, Find the Perimeter Worksheet
This worksheet is great for kids needing extra help with geometry and maths. Read the problems to your kids and assist them in answering them correctly by ticking the box. This way, they'll be combining their addition and subtraction skills with literacy to help them learn.
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Flower Word Problems Worksheet
Practice measuring with word problems on this worksheet. Read the two sentences to your kids, interpret them, and have them check the correct answer. Equations can be presented in various ways; sentences or numbers. Help your kids understand the different forms.
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Butterfly Addition Worksheet
This tracing sheet is great for kids to work on math skills and have fun too. Read the word problems to them, then help them trace the dotted lines to match the problem and number sentence to a picture. Not only is it educational, it's beautiful too - your kids will love learning about butterflies!
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Adding at the Hospital Worksheet
A hospital visit doesn't have to be scary for kids. With this worksheet, they can count along with doctors and nurses, by reading the word problems and tracing lines to the corresponding picture. Guide them through it and you'll help them have a fun experience.
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Desert Addition Worksheet
In the desert, scorching heat and little water mean animals must adapt to survive. Show kids pictures of these animals and teach their names. Then, read the word problems in the worksheet, and have them check the box next to the pictures that portray each story. 80 words
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Match the Word Problems Worksheet
Read this word problem to your kids: Help them understand how it can be translated into a number problem. Trace the dotted lines to see how each picture and number sentence match the problem. With this worksheet, you can show your kids how easy it is to transform a word problem into a number problem.
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Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
Test your child's wildlife knowledge. Ask them to name animals indigenous to Australia or other countries. Show them the animals in this worksheet and have them match each word problem and picture with the correct number sentence.
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Duckling Subtraction Worksheet
Help your students learn equations and math with this fun worksheet. There are two questions to solve with the help of the pictures. Ask them to subtract with their fingers and check the box with the correct answer. This makes math easier and more enjoyable!
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Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
Visit the zoo with your kids and point out all the different animals. Ask them to name their favorites and identify animals on a worksheet. Challenge them to solve word problems related to the pictures. Ask them for the equation that fits the picture and check the answer.
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Baseball Addition Worksheet
Let your kids have fun with this baseball-themed addition worksheet! Read the three simple word sentences with them, then use the pictures to help them add with their fingers. Ask them to copy the fingers held up in the pictures, then check the box with the right answer. Kids who love baseball will enjoy this activity!
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Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Before starting the exercise, ask your kids if they know what harvesting is. Show them the pictures and explain if needed. Help them read the word problems, use the pictures to find the answer and check the box above. There are two simple word problems in the printout.
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Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
Take your kids on a virtual grocery trip with this worksheet! Help them read the two word problems and use the pictures to solve them. Then, have them circle the correct answers. It's an easy, fun way to get kids comfortable with math while also getting them excited about grocery shopping!
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Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet
Look at this worksheet with your kids. Read the two word problems aloud, pointing at the pictures showing the frog's life cycle. Help your kids add simple equations and circle the correct answer. Fascinating creatures, frogs go through a cycle before becoming an adult.
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Under the Sea Addition Worksheet
Ask your kids to identify undersea animals in a picture, then solve the word problems at the bottom with it! If they're into the nature channel or marine life, they'll love this worksheet. Check the box next to the correct answer for each one. 80 words
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Instrument Subtraction Worksheet
Encourage kids to practice their addition and subtraction by having them identify the musical instruments on the worksheet, then read the subtraction problems and check the box with the matching number sentences.
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Police Subtraction Worksheet
Police protect citizens and do more in the community. Kids can learn numbers with this math worksheet: two subtraction problems in the downloadable PDF. Read the problems with your kids, then check the box next to the number sentences that are correct.
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Word problems are a vital area of learning for children ages 3-9, providing essential benefits for both cognitive development and real-world application. For parents and teachers, emphasizing word problems fosters critical thinking skills as children learn to interpret and analyze different scenarios. Recognizing the importance of context helps them develop problem-solving strategies necessary for both academic success and everyday situations.
Engaging with word problems enhances literacy and numeracy skills simultaneously, as children learn to read and comprehend the problem while applying mathematical reasoning. This dual focus aids in the development of language skills and helps children articulate their thought processes more clearly. Additionally, tackling word problems can boost a child's confidence; indeed, the satisfaction that comes from solving a challenging question can instill resilience and a positive attitude toward learning.
Moreover, early exposure to word problems prepares children for advanced math concepts later in school. It emphasizes that math is not merely about numbers but about understanding relationships and narratives. For teachers and parents, prioritizing word problems cultivates a more holistic approach to education, ensuring children are well-rounded in both mathematical and critical thinking abilities, two vital skills for their futures.
