Basic Math Skills Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for 4-Year-Olds

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Discover our engaging Basic Math Skills Addition & Subtraction Worksheets, specifically designed for 4-year-olds! These kid-friendly, printable worksheets make learning addition and subtraction easy and fun, helping your child to develop a strong mathematical foundation early on. Each worksheet features colorful, age-appropriate activities that combine playful visuals with well-structured exercises to inspire young learners. Perfect for home or classroom use, these resources encourage hands-on learning and build confidence in essential math skills. Give your little one a head start in math with our expertly crafted, parent-approved worksheets tailored for young budding mathematicians!


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Math PDF Worksheet: Count Winter Things
Math PDF Worksheet: Count Winter Things

Count Winter Things Worksheet

This chilly winter afternoon, help your kid warm up with Kids Academy's free math worksheet - full of bright pictures and addition practice. Let them count the things and write in the numbers for a great brain training and math head start. Get more free math worksheets here. (80 words)
Count Winter Things Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 72
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 5
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 5
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 5
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Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet
Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet

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.
Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 70
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 70
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 70
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Subtracting Socks Worksheet
Subtracting Socks Worksheet

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.
Subtracting Socks Worksheet
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Load up to 15 Worksheet
Load up to 15 Worksheet

Load up to 15 Worksheet

Your students can practice addition and counting skills with this worksheet. Each equation has 6 boxes to count. Check the group that equals 15 to complete the exercise. Help your kindergartners if they need it.
Load up to 15 Worksheet
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Counting Seedlings Worksheet
Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Understanding math word problems is key. Multiple steps can prove challenging - this free worksheet provides one-to-one picture representation to help kids solve multi-step addition word problems. Strengthen addition skills by choosing the matching picture to the answer.
Counting Seedlings Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 36
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 36
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 36
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Math: Subtraction Ten And Six PDF Worksheet
Math: Subtraction Ten And Six PDF Worksheet

Subtraction Ten And Six Worksheet

Get Kids Academy and practice subtraction with fun!
Subtraction Ten And Six Worksheet
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Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet
Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet

Valentines Day Word Problem Worksheet

This Valentine's Day worksheet will help your child practice using a number line to solve an addition problem. It's a great way to boost confidence and make solving word problems a breeze.
Valentines Day Word Problem Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 59
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 59
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 59
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 77
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 77
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 77
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 2
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 2
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 2
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 63
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 58
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
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Math: Five Minus Two PDF Worksheet
Math: Five Minus Two PDF Worksheet

Five Minus Two Worksheet

Help the dog find its way by practising subtraction - trace the path and make sure to have fun!
Five Minus Two Worksheet
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Building with 10 Worksheet
Building with 10 Worksheet

Building with 10 Worksheet

Counting numbers can be simple with this worksheet: Ask your kids to count the stacks of objects, ensure accuracy with your help, then circle the ones of ten. With practice and guidance, your children will soon become counting pros!
Building with 10 Worksheet
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Adding up With Water Worksheet
Adding up With Water Worksheet

Adding up With Water Worksheet

Ask your kids to name different kinds of weather and what it's like outside now. Then, help them solve the number sentences on the worksheet by tracing the dotted line to the correct total.
Adding up With Water Worksheet
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Leaf Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Leaf Subtraction Stories Worksheet

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.
Leaf Subtraction Stories Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 33
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A Baker's Supply Worksheet
A Baker's Supply Worksheet

A Baker's Supply Worksheet

A visit to the baker's shop is thrilling! Your kids will love it! From scrumptious goodies to the mouthwatering aroma, it's a magical experience. Ask your kids what they're most eager to see and do. Now, read the word problems in this worksheet to them. Help them choose the correct answer for each problem and circle the correct total.
A Baker's Supply Worksheet
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Taking Away from 4 Worksheet
Taking Away from 4 Worksheet

Taking Away from 4 Worksheet

Patience and help will help your kids master addition and subtraction. Coaching and making math fun is key. Try these three equations: help your kids solve them and trace a line to the correct answer. Don't give up - with your guidance, success is near!
Taking Away from 4 Worksheet
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Basic math skills such as addition and subtraction are foundational for young children's cognitive development and future academic success. For 4-year-olds, exposure to these skills can play a pivotal role in enhancing their numerical understanding, problem-solving abilities, and confidence in handling mathematical concepts.

At this age, children are highly receptive and can grasp simple math concepts through engaging and hands-on activities. Introducing basic addition and subtraction through playful routines, like counting toys or splitting snacks, not only makes learning fun but also situates math in a familiar and relatable context. This early introduction helps cement the belief that math is an integral part of everyday life, rather than an abstract, intimidative subject.

Moreover, mastering addition and subtraction at an early stage lays the groundwork for more complex mathematical concepts. It enhances their cognitive abilities, including memory, attention to detail, and logical thinking. This early groundwork cultivates a solid math foundation, which is crucial as they advance through school, where math concepts become increasingly sophisticated.

For parents and teachers, investing time and resources into teaching basic math skills to young children boosts their early academic accomplishments, setting them up for long-term success in school and beyond. Mathematics is a critical skill across various life domains, so nurturing it early on can profoundly impact a child's educational trajectory and problem-solving capabilities.