Improving counting skills Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 6-8

Unlock your child's potential in math with our "Improving Counting Skills: Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 6-8". Specifically designed to captivate young minds, these engaging worksheets blend fun and learning to improve basic arithmetic skills. Through a series of colorful, thoughtfully structured activities, your child will master addition and subtraction while boosting overall number sense. Perfect for home or classroom use, these exercises support educational standards, fostering confidence and academic success in early math learners. Give your child the foundation they need for a lifetime of numeracy skills. Explore our collection today and watch their math abilities flourish!


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Base 10 and standard Subtraction (no regrouping)

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  • 6-8
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 48
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 48
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 48
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Desert Addition Worksheet
Desert Addition Worksheet

Desert Addition Worksheet

In the desert, scorching heat and little water mean animals must adapt to survive. Show kids pictures of these animals and teach their names. Then, read the word problems in the worksheet, and have them check the box next to the pictures that portray each story. 80 words
Desert Addition Worksheet
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Subtracting With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet
Subtracting With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

Subtracting With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

Ask your child to count the cubes then help them check the answer. This problem may seem tricky, but it's just basic math. If they can count, they should have no trouble completing the exercise.
Subtracting With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 7
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 7
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 7
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 27
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 6
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 6
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 6
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Under the Sea Addition Worksheet
Under the Sea Addition Worksheet

Under the Sea Addition Worksheet

Ask your kids to identify undersea animals in a picture, then solve the word problems at the bottom with it! If they're into the nature channel or marine life, they'll love this worksheet. Check the box next to the correct answer for each one. 80 words
Under the Sea Addition Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 12
Adding up to 100: Page 12

Adding up to 100: Page 12

Adding up to 100: Page 12
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 68
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 68
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 68
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 51
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 51

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 51

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 51
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Leaf Measure Line Plot Worksheet
Leaf Measure Line Plot Worksheet

Leaf Measure Line Plot Worksheet

Help your third grader measure each of the four leaves, and check the box with the correct measurements. Then, trace the right number of x's to make a line plot showing the data. This exercise will engage your students and make it easier for them to grasp the concept of line plots.
Leaf Measure Line Plot Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
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Improving counting skills, addition, and subtraction for children ages 6-8 lays a vital foundation for their educational success and daily life competence. At this developmental stage, children's brains undergo rapid growth that enhances their ability to grasp basic math concepts, critical for advanced mathematical thinking. Proficiency in these basic operations is essential for understanding more complex math topics encountered later, such as multiplication, division, fractions, and algebra.

Additionally, strong counting, addition, and subtraction skills build confidence and reduce math anxiety. With early success, children foster a positive attitude towards math, shaping their learning experiences across all subjects. Mathematics cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning abilities, essential skills applicable beyond academics—in tasks such as managing finances, cooking, and following schedules.

For these ages, numeracy skills also nurture perseverance and attention to detail, attributes that contribute to overall intellectual growth. Parents and teachers play crucial roles in creating environments filled with varied and engaging mathematical activities, from games to everyday life scenarios, enriching children's learning experiences. Creating such supportive, math-positive environments encourages continuous learning, ensuring children get the robust start they need for present and future success.