Discover our specially designed "Improving Number Sense" math worksheets, perfect for children ages 5-8! These engaging and educational worksheets help young learners build a strong foundation in math through fun activities and exercises. Our printable resources focus on developing essential skills such as counting, addition, subtraction, and number recognition. With colorful illustrations and interactive tasks, our worksheets keep kids motivated and excited about learning. Ideal for both classroom and home use, these worksheets support parents and teachers in nurturing confident, math-savvy kids. Start your child's math journey with our expertly crafted number sense resources today!


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Understanding Place Value Ones and Tens

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Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet
Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet

Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet

Look at the full of smiles worms carrying two-digit numbers. Is the number in the ones spot 4 or less? Round down to the nearest ten! Help kids learn the tricky concept of rounding with this math worksheet. Perfect for clearing up confusion and practicing rounding down to the nearest ten!
Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet
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Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet
Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet

Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet

If your child is having trouble with math, worksheets like this can help them get more practice. Addition, subtraction, and multiplication go together. Look over each addition equation and pick the matching multiplication equation, then circle the correct answer. This can give your child the necessary practice to understand mathematics better.
Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet
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Tens and Ones Worksheet
Tens and Ones Worksheet

Tens and Ones Worksheet

Help your child make math fun with this worksheet! Count the blocks on both sides and enter the total in the box below the figures. This will help them overcome any math-related anxieties they might have and let them enjoy the learning process.
Tens and Ones Worksheet
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Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet
Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet

Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet

Teach your kids easy tricks to simplify any multiplication problem. For example, when multiplying any number by 10, the result will always end in a zero. To help the Texans in this worksheet, draw a line through all of the correct products to get them to The Alamo.
Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 53
Adding up to 100: Page 53

Adding up to 100: Page 53

Adding up to 100: Page 53
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Apple Math Worksheet
Apple Math Worksheet

Apple Math Worksheet

Math is more than just counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Your child may be feeling overwhelmed by all the complexities, like comparing numbers and their differences. But with this worksheet, you can make comparing numbers fun again!
Apple Math Worksheet
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Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Help your child find the missing numbers in the puzzles. The worksheet combines fun and maths - stimulating the brain while keeping them engaged. Colourful pages will keep the learning enjoyable. Simple addition and subtraction will ensure they stay entertained.
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
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What Equation Is That? Worksheet
What Equation Is That? Worksheet

What Equation Is That? Worksheet

Have your students practice counting with base ten blocks. This will help them with math struggles. Homework and worksheets will help them improve; ask them to trace lines to the correct equation on a tracing sheet. Guide them as they count the blocks and trace the lines.
What Equation Is That? Worksheet
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Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet
Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet

Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet

This free worksheet uses bugs and insects to help young math students learn about fact families and recognize patterns in multiplication and division. It's a fun and colorful way to gain automaticity and efficiency in computation skills, without even realizing it's math!
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Improving number sense in children aged 5-8 is critical as it lays the foundational building blocks for future mathematics learning and everyday problem-solving skills. Number sense is the ability to understand, relate, and connect numbers in various ways; it encompasses skills such as counting, recognizing number patterns, and estimating. For young children, strong number sense fosters confidence and a positive attitude towards math, which is essential for lifelong learning.

When parents and teachers emphasize improving number sense, they help children develop crucial cognitive abilities like logical thinking, reasoning, and spatial awareness. Children can better comprehend more complex math concepts and operations as they progress through school with a solid grasp of basic number concepts. Additionally, number sense is not only vital for academic success but also for practical life skills. For example, a child with good number sense can efficiently manage time, understand money, and solve daily tasks such as measuring ingredients for a recipe.

Meanwhile, children lacking strong number sense may struggle as math becomes more advanced, leading to frustration and disengagement. Therefore, early and intentional efforts by parents and teachers to enhance number sense can set the stage for a successful and enjoyable mathematical journey. Helping children see the fun and applicability of math through engaging activities and real-life context makes learning a holistic and rewarding experience.