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Discover engaging and educational "Normal Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheets" tailored for children ages 3-6. Our expertly crafted worksheets are designed to develop your child's basic math skills through fun, relatable scenarios. Each worksheet encourages problem-solving abilities and cognitive development, using simple, everyday contexts that young learners understand. Perfect for both classroom and at-home learning, these exercises help build a strong foundation in math, boost confidence, and prepare children for future academic success. Start your child's mathematical journey with our printable, easy-to-follow worksheets and watch them excel!


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Adding at the Hospital Worksheet
Adding at the Hospital Worksheet

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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Match the Word Problems Worksheet
Match the Word Problems Worksheet

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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Enrichment -2 Step Word Problems Worksheet
Enrichment -2 Step Word Problems Worksheet

Enrichment -2 Step Word Problems Worksheet

Help your students learn math easier and faster with this colorful worksheet. Read the word problem and then guide them in checking the correct equation and finding the answer. Your students will benefit from the extra help, as they work through new concepts each day.
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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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Garage Sale Less Than Worksheet
Garage Sale Less Than Worksheet

Garage Sale Less Than Worksheet

Kids often struggle with math word problems. This worksheet offers practice, using a real-world situation: friends having a garage sale. Students read each problem, extract the relevant information, match it with the correct equation and solve. Great for honing those essential problem-solving skills!
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Garage Sale - More yhan Worksheet
Garage Sale - More yhan Worksheet

Garage Sale - More yhan Worksheet

The whole family can join in on the fun with this free worksheet! It helps kids practice math word problems while assisting their friends with a garage sale. Kids learn to identify "More Than" key words and pick the right equation, improving their order of operations skills. Download the PDF and get started!
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Garage Sale Worksheet
Garage Sale Worksheet

Garage Sale Worksheet

Help Jerry at his garage sale! With this worksheet, your child can practice subtraction word problems with multiple subtrahends. They'll read the problem, identify important info, circle the equation and solve it. Let your little math star have fun while helping Jerry out!
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Adding Flower Petals Worksheet
Adding Flower Petals Worksheet

Adding Flower Petals Worksheet

This free worksheet helps little mathematicians learn to understand word problems. They'll read each one and match it to the corresponding picture. Important info is highlighted, teaching kids to look for key info when solving problems. Then they'll underline the correct number equation that matches the picture. A great way to practice problem-solving skills!
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Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet
Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet

Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet

Did you know different spiders have different eye numbers? Kids will love learning this fact and solving the spider word problems on this free worksheet! Word problems promote a deeper understanding of the concept, plus they get to add up the spiders’ eyes while solving addition problems with more than one addend. Fun and math all in one!
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Step Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
Step Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet

Step Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet

With this worksheet, kids can solve a multi-step subtraction problem with one-to-one number representation, helping Gina figure out her rocket count. Visualizing word problems is key, and this PDF will give your child a concrete image to work with. They'll be successful problem solvers in no time!
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Vegetable Gardens Worksheet
Vegetable Gardens Worksheet

Vegetable Gardens Worksheet

Kids will have fun helping their buddy Vivian solve the addition word problems. Using one-to-one representation, they'll count the beets, carrots and radishes, then figure out the multi-step word problems. After, they'll check the picture that matches the answer, boosting their understanding of adding multiple numbers for one answer.
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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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Supermarket Math Worksheet
Supermarket Math Worksheet

Supermarket Math Worksheet

Take your kids to the supermarket and ask what they're looking forward to buying. Help them solve the three questions in the worksheet by interpreting each one into an equation, then choose the right answer.
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Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet
Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet

Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet

Math is made fun with this free worksheet featuring Arctic animal pictures to solve basic subtraction word problems. Kids read the problem and choose the correct drawing of the animals to represent the solution. They'll have a blast with their cool animal friends while learning math!
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Word Problems: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Word Problems: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Word Problems: Assessment 2 Worksheet

This bear-themed worksheet is a great way to test subtraction skills. Have your child read the word problems and match the correct drawing with the answer. It's a fun way to quiz them without them even knowing. Enjoy counting cute snoozing bears! (80 words)
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Counting With Drawings. Does It Make Sound? Worksheet
Counting With Drawings. Does It Make Sound? Worksheet

Counting With Drawings. Does It Make Sound? Worksheet

Introduce word problems with this simple worksheet. Ask your students to name the objects pictured, then read the word problem and ask them to circle the answer. With practice, it'll help them scale this challenging area of math.
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Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2

Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2

Help your little math learner visualize number stories with this engaging worksheet. They'll connect pictures to the story and use math facts to find the sums. After that, they'll be able to identify the correct number sentences to match. Let them practice and get better at problem solving!
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Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 1
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 1

Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 1

Visualizing word problems can help students solve them. This fun PDF worksheet encourages students to create mental images using math facts, then check boxes to match the equations for basic addition problems. It's a great way to build confidence in solving math.
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Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet
Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet

Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet

Kids will love this fun PDF worksheet for trick-or-treating! It's packed with yummy images and math practice. They can read the word problems, count and add numbers, check their answers, and match the addition equations with the pictures. Math made delicious!
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Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet
Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet

Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet

Sweet Erica needs your math student's help! Download the PDF worksheet and have your little math whiz read the word problems, match the pictures and solve basic addition/subtraction problems with two/three addends, minuends and subtrahends. They'll be having fun while strengthening their math fact skills!
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Party Problems Worksheet
Party Problems Worksheet

Party Problems Worksheet

Problems at parties? No problem! With this engaging PDF worksheet, your student can connect word problems to pictures, check correct answers, and find the sum of 3 addend problems. They'll be a party-saving hero in no time!
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Fruity Problem Solving Worksheet
Fruity Problem Solving Worksheet

Fruity Problem Solving Worksheet

Practice addition word problems with young mathematicians using this PDF worksheet featuring fruit. As they read each problem carefully and circle the correct sums, they'll reinforce attention to detail and fine motor skills. Tangible representations are key to helping them with basic addition.
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Counting with Drawings: Fruits & Chocolates Worksheet
Counting with Drawings: Fruits & Chocolates Worksheet

Counting with Drawings: Fruits & Chocolates Worksheet

Learning basic addition and subtraction has never been easier with this free worksheet! Young mathematicians can sort & count to get the right sum or difference for each problem. Plus, they'll practice fine motor skills by circling the correct answer. An ideal way to help kids build important visual recognition and discernment skills.
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Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet
Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet

Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet

At Kids Academy, we know pictures make math come alive and make sense. This worksheet is perfect for early learners to practice word problems. Kids read each problem and count the images that represent the numbers, then solve the problem with addition or subtraction to get the right answer.
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Parents and teachers should care about normal addition and subtraction word problems for children aged 3-6 because these problems lay the foundation for essential mathematical skills and cognitive development. At this formative stage, young children are developing their numeracy skills, which are crucial for their academic journey and everyday life. Introducing them to addition and subtraction through simple word problems helps build a solid understanding of basic mathematical concepts.

These word problems encourage children to think critically and solve problems in real-world contexts, making math relevant and engaging. They improve children's abilities to comprehend, analyze, and apply information, fostering their problem-solving and reasoning skills. Additionally, working through word problems enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination when they use physical objects like counting blocks.

Moreover, early exposure to these concepts promotes confidence and reduces anxiety around math, setting a positive tone for future learning experiences. Regular practice can also support language development, as children learn to understand and interpret the structure and vocabulary of word problems.

Ultimately, engaging young children in addition and subtraction word problems nurtures a lifelong love for learning, equipping them with fundamental skills that are not only academically beneficial but also essential for real-life situations.