Basic Addition Skills Easy Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 5-9

Welcome to our Basic Addition Skills worksheets, designed for children ages 5 to 9! These easy addition and subtraction worksheets provide a fun and engaging way for young learners to master fundamental math skills. Our activities feature colorful illustrations and varying levels of difficulty to cater to every child's needs. Perfect for home or classroom use, these worksheets encourage confidence and competence in math. Build a strong foundation with creative exercises that make learning basic addition and subtraction enjoyable! Explore our printable resources today and watch your child flourish in math while developing essential problem-solving abilities. Start their math journey now!


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Counting Birds Worksheet
Counting Birds Worksheet

Counting Birds Worksheet

Help your child count and underline the matching number sentence in the worksheet. Ask them if the total number of birds in each picture is odd or even, then check the correct box. When two equal numbers are added, the sum is always an even number (e.g. 2+2=4, 4+4=8, both divisible by 2).
Counting Birds Worksheet
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Domino +4 Worksheet
Domino +4 Worksheet

Domino +4 Worksheet

Ask your kids if they know what a domino is. Explain, then move on to solving the four simple equations on this printout, adding a number to 4. Help them find the sum and circle the number.
Domino +4 Worksheet
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Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet
Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet

Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet

Kids Academy asserts that mastering place value is essential for developing math capabilities, like addition and subtraction. Using base ten blocks to regroup numbers aids kids in becoming numerate, plus it prepares them for further math operations. We have an illustrative worksheet that plus provides the cubes needed to understand the process of trading ones for tens.
Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet
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Animal Add Up Worksheet
Animal Add Up Worksheet

Animal Add Up Worksheet

Animals are fun to observe and interact with. They can be seen at the zoo, parks, farms and in homes with pets. This worksheet helps kids identify animals, and build addition skills. Look at the picture with them and help name each animal. After that, add the animals up and check the box for the correct answer. 80 words.
Animal Add Up Worksheet
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Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Visit the zoo with your kids and point out all the different animals. Ask them to name their favorites and identify animals on a worksheet. Challenge them to solve word problems related to the pictures. Ask them for the equation that fits the picture and check the answer.
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
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Build up to 13 Worksheet
Build up to 13 Worksheet

Build up to 13 Worksheet

Help your kids master addition and subtraction with this worksheet! It'll help clear up any confusion they may have with adding different numbers. Have them add up the simple equations and mark the group of bricks that makes 13. It's a great way for them to get familiar with the basics.
Build up to 13 Worksheet
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Basic addition and subtraction skills are fundamental building blocks for a child's mathematical understanding and overall academic success. For children aged 5-9, mastering these skills lays the foundation for future learning, as mathematics becomes increasingly complex in later grades. Without a solid grasp of easy addition and subtraction, students may struggle with advanced concepts such as multiplication, division, and fractions.

For parents and teachers, focusing on these basic arithmetic skills encourages confidence and perseverance in children. By engaging young learners in interactive and enjoyable math activities, children can experience early success that fosters a positive attitude towards learning. Recognizing the importance of these skills also helps parents and teachers identify areas where a child may need additional support, ensuring they do not fall behind.

Moreover, basic addition and subtraction skills are essential everyday tools, empowering children to solve real-life problems, handle money, and make sense of their world. By nurturing these abilities early on, parents and teachers not only equip children with essential academic skills but also build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Thus, investing time and efforts into teaching basic addition and subtraction is crucial for children's holistic development.