Explore our “Understanding Fractions” worksheets, designed specifically for children aged 4-8. Our engaging worksheets introduce the concept of fractions in a fun and interactive way, helping young learners grasp essential mathematical skills. Through vibrant visuals and hands-on activities, kids will learn to identify, compare, and create fractions with ease. These worksheets cater to varying skill levels, ensuring that every child can progress at their own pace. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, our resources support foundational math competency while keeping learning enjoyable. Dive into our collection and watch your child's confidence and understanding of fractions grow!


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Whole Shapes as Fractions Worksheet
Whole Shapes as Fractions Worksheet

Whole Shapes as Fractions Worksheet

Introduce your child to fractions! After they can draw whole shapes, have them represent them as fractions using a simple worksheet. This will help improve their understanding of naming whole shapes cut into equal parts.
Whole Shapes as Fractions Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 40
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Circle Halves Worksheet
Circle Halves Worksheet

Circle Halves Worksheet

Remind your kindergartners that objects can be divided into halves, thirds and fourths. Now, look at this worksheet with your students and help them check the circles cut in half.
Circle Halves Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 28
Adding up to 100: Page 28

Adding up to 100: Page 28

Adding up to 100: Page 28
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Fractions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Fractions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Fractions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Master fractions easily with this worksheet! It has four sets of fraction models and fraction equations with two models each. Guide your kids to trace a line to the correct fraction model for each equation.
Fractions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 63
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 63
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 63
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Equal Parts: Chocolate Party Worksheet
Equal Parts: Chocolate Party Worksheet

Equal Parts: Chocolate Party Worksheet

Mention "chocolate" and watch your kids' excitement soar! Learning can go hand-in-hand with that sugary treat. This worksheet helps kids guide the Chocolate Monster to the Chocolate Party, following a trail of brownie halves. It's an easy, tasty way to have fun!
Equal Parts: Chocolate Party Worksheet
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Dividing Rectangles Worksheet
Dividing Rectangles Worksheet

Dividing Rectangles Worksheet

Ask your child to draw lines to divide the white rectangles like the colored ones. Then, have them count the parts in each and choose the correct number. This worksheet will help them practice counting and dividing.
Dividing Rectangles Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 53
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 53
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 53
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Halves and Wholes on the Clock Worksheet
Halves and Wholes on the Clock Worksheet

Halves and Wholes on the Clock Worksheet

Ask your kids if they know the difference between a whole and a half. If not, explain it's when a whole is divided into two equal parts. Show them the worksheet with clocks and clock parts, and help them label each shape as a whole or a half by tracing on the dotted line.
Halves and Wholes on the Clock Worksheet
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 53
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 53

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 53

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 53
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 27
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 9
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 9
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 9
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Find Halves Worksheet
Find Halves Worksheet

Find Halves Worksheet

If your child can tell you what two, three and four equal parts are called, give yourself a pat on the back! If not, this worksheet can help. Halves are two equal parts of a whole shape. Check the pictures in this printable pdf to help your child understand.
Find Halves Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 21
Adding up to 50: Page 21

Adding up to 50: Page 21

Adding up to 50: Page 21
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Wholes and Halves Worksheet
Wholes and Halves Worksheet

Wholes and Halves Worksheet

Students can feel overwhelmed with fractions. Help take the stress off by using a colorful worksheet to explain whole shapes and how to find halves. Ask them to identify the whole and point to the matching word for the half. A free printout can help guide them.
Wholes and Halves Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 40
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 36
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 36
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 36
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Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet
Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet

Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet

Have your kids circle the shapes that'll form the rectangle on the left. It'll test their knowledge of shapes and ability to put them together to make a new one. Ask them to look at the parts on the right and circle the ones that'll form the rectangle.
Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 28
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 28
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 28
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 33
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 33
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 33
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Adding up to 50: Page 3
Adding up to 50: Page 3

Adding up to 50: Page 3

Adding up to 50: Page 3
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Fraction Quest Worksheet
Fraction Quest Worksheet

Fraction Quest Worksheet

This colorful and educative worksheet can help kids conquer their fractions struggles. Ask them to identify the four shapes, then the fractions they represent. They can then check the correct answers from the options given.
Fraction Quest Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 67
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Understanding fractions is crucial for children ages 4-8 as it lays the foundation for higher-level math skills and fosters critical thinking. At this developmental stage, children are naturally curious and eager to explore concepts involving parts and wholes. Introducing fractions helps them make sense of the world around them, as they encounter scenarios involving sharing, measuring, and dividing resources.

Grasping fractions enhances their mathematical fluency, allowing young learners to move from concrete to abstract thinking. This early comprehension creates pathways to more complex topics, such as decimals and percentages, which they will encounter later in their education. Furthermore, studying fractions promotes problem-solving skills and encourages children to see different perspectives in various contexts, an essential skill for both academic success and everyday life.

Encouraging an understanding of fractions also aids in developing persistence and resilience. As children explore fractions through hands-on activities, games, and real-life examples, they learn to embrace challenges and make connections across subjects. Therefore, both parents and teachers play a vital role in nurturing this foundational concept, as it supports overall cognitive development and fosters a lasting appreciation for math. Understanding fractions today equips children with essential tools for tomorrow’s challenges.