Boost your child’s mathematical journey with our "Develop Addition Skills Worksheets for Ages 5-9" from Kids Academy. These carefully crafted worksheets provide engaging and interactive activities designed to strengthen addition skills in young learners. Through colorful visuals and fun exercises, children will master basic addition concepts, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and build a solid foundation for future math success. Perfect for both classroom and home use, these printable resources cater to varying skill levels and adapt to each child's pace. Turn learning into an exciting adventure with our expertly designed addition worksheets!


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Place Value Adding with Base 10 blocks (no regrouping)

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  • 5-9
  • Develop addition skills
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 38
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 38
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 38
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Soccer Star Worksheet
Soccer Star Worksheet

Soccer Star Worksheet

Do your kids play sports? Ask them what their favourite activities are and what they like most about them. Look at the picture in the worksheet with your kids. Can they tell you what sport the girl is playing? Read the story and help them answer the two questions at the bottom.
Soccer Star Worksheet
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Adding with Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
Adding with Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

Adding with Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

Help your child work on their math skills with this fun worksheet! They must count the colorful boxes, add the figures together, then circle the correct total from the options given. Working through this printable sheet will help them learn in a fun and engaging way.
Adding with Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 15
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 15
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 15
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 34
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 34
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 34
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 27
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 27

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 27

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 27
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Developing addition skills in children aged 5-9 is foundational for their overall mathematical growth and cognitive development. At this young age, children's brains are highly adaptable and capable of forming strong numerical understandings, making it the ideal time to introduce and reinforce basic arithmetic skills like addition.

First, addition is the building block for all higher-level math concepts. Mastering it enables children to progress to more complex operations such as subtraction, multiplication, and division. Without a solid grasp of addition, students will struggle with these future concepts, leading to potential difficulties in math throughout their academic lives.

Second, addition skills also enhance problem-solving abilities and logical thinking. When children learn to add, they begin to understand the principles of counting, grouping, and balanced equations, which are crucial for everyday problem-solving and decision-making.

Furthermore, early proficiency in addition can boost a child's confidence, both academically and personally. Success in math can create a positive feedback loop, encouraging children to approach other subjects with the same curiosity and determination.

Finally, developing addition skills at an early age helps maintain engagement and foster a long-term interest in mathematics. Fun, engaging activities and games that teach addition can turn math into an enjoyable subject, laying the groundwork for sustained academic enthusiasm and performance.