Addition skills Normal Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 3-4

Welcome to our Addition Skills worksheets designed specifically for children ages 3-4! These engaging and interactive normal addition and subtraction worksheets offer a fun way for young learners to grasp basic math concepts. Each worksheet features colorful illustrations and age-appropriate exercises that encourage counting and problem-solving skills. Your little ones will enjoy matching objects, solving simple addition, and practicing subtraction in a playful environment. Ideal for independent study or guided learning, our carefully crafted resources help lay the foundation for future math success. Download our printable worksheets today to support your preschooler's early math development in an exciting way!


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7 Continents and 7 Seas Worksheet
7 Continents and 7 Seas Worksheet

7 Continents and 7 Seas Worksheet

Remind kids of the continents and show them how different numbers can add up to the same figure. Give examples, like 2+2 =4, and 3+1 =4. Ask if they can provide other examples, then work through the simple additions in this worksheet with them. Ask them to circle all equations that make 14.
7 Continents and 7 Seas Worksheet
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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!
Adding Flower Petals Worksheet
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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.
Adding at the Hospital Worksheet
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Magic Fives Worksheet
Magic Fives Worksheet

Magic Fives Worksheet

Help your students identify the objects & people in the worksheet. Point to the equation 5 -4 in the center, then get them to count the items and trace a line connecting those that add up to 5 - 4.
Magic Fives Worksheet
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What Makes 13 Worksheet
What Makes 13 Worksheet

What Makes 13 Worksheet

Help your kids practice maths with this worksheet! With colourful images and simple equations, your kids will be more engaged in learning. Go through the four equations and help them add up the numbers. Then, draw a line between the numbers that make 13. Doing this will aid their learning and understanding.
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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.
Supermarket Math Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should prioritize the development of addition and subtraction skills in children aged 3-4 for several key reasons. Firstly, these foundational math skills are essential for problem-solving and logical thinking—abilities that extend beyond mathematics into everyday situations. Early exposure to normal addition and subtraction helps young learners understand numbers, quantities, and how they relate to one another, setting the stage for advanced mathematical concepts.

Moreover, mastering these skills at a young age fosters confidence in children's abilities and encourages a positive relationship with math. As they successfully grasp simple addition and subtraction, their sense of achievement can motivate them to tackle more challenging concepts in the future. Engaging in these activities also helps develop critical cognitive skills, such as counting, sorting, and categorization, which are integral to early literacy and science learning contexts.

Finally, integrating addition and subtraction into playful activities—like games or interactive storytimes—enhances social skills as children collaborate with peers. By nurturing these basic mathematical practices early on, parents and teachers pave the way for lifelong learning and success, empowering children to become curious, confident, and numerically literate individuals.