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Quadrilateral Maze Worksheet
Quadrilateral Maze Worksheet

Quadrilateral Maze Worksheet

Does your kid love dogs? If so, this exercise is ideal for them! Help Charlie the pup find his way back to his owner, James, in the quadrilateral maze worksheet. Your child must trace Charlie's path only through squares and rhombuses in order to solve it. Careful planning is key!
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Find the Missing Side Worksheet
Find the Missing Side Worksheet

Find the Missing Side Worksheet

Supporting your children with math can significantly help their problem-solving skills. At school, they should already have the basics down, but if they struggle with certain topics, use this worksheet to give them extra practice. Together, look at the illustration and draw the missing side following the dashed line.
Find the Missing Side Worksheet
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What's an Array? Worksheet
What's an Array? Worksheet

What's an Array? Worksheet

Explain to your child that an array is a group of objects, pictures, or numbers in columns and rows. Show them a rectangular array is a group of objects in equal rows and columns. Guide them to check the pictures in the worksheet to spot any rectangular arrays. Help them remember this concept.
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How Many More to Add Worksheet
How Many More to Add Worksheet

How Many More to Add Worksheet

Sharpen your child's math skills with this pdf worksheet. Help them figure out how many apples, bees, flowers and bananas are needed to reach the answer given. The possible answers are provided at the bottom of the boxes. Have some fun doing some addition and subtraction magic together and get those math skills sharpened!
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Rapunzel Addition Maze
Rapunzel Addition Maze

Rapunzel Addition Maze Worksheet

Motivate your child to practice math with a fun and meaningful Rapunzel addition maze! They'll learn single and double digit addition, problem solving, and gain confidence as they complete the maze and help the prince reach Rapunzel. They'll feel proud of their accomplishment when they finish!
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Fairytale Addition Worksheet
Fairytale Addition Worksheet

Fairytale Addition Worksheet

Take your kids to Fairytale Land! They'll meet witches, dragons, fairies, elves, knights, and princesses. This free worksheet adds up the fun, letting kids use three addends to solve addition equations and find the right answers. With friends like these, math won't even seem like math!
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Hungry Rabbit Subtraction Worksheet
Hungry Rabbit Subtraction Worksheet

Hungry Rabbit Subtraction Worksheet

Subtractions can be daunting for kids. Help them see math in a new light by using this simple worksheet. Read the word problem out loud and have them use their fingers to subtract. Then, trace the line to the hands that show the answer. This will show them that they don't have to be scared of math and subtraction.
Hungry Rabbit Subtraction Worksheet
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Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet
Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet

Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet

Engage preschoolers in learning with this fun and colorful worksheet. Ask them to look at the picture and identify the missing equation on each puzzle piece; then help them solve the problems. When all the puzzle pieces make the bottom numbers equal 12, have them circle it. This is a great way to combine learning and fun!
Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet
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Picking Carrots Worksheet
Picking Carrots Worksheet

Picking Carrots Worksheet

Do your kids know what carrots are? They're nutritious veggies we should eat. Look at the worksheet with them; can they spot the carrots? It's an exercise to practice counting. Show them how to count all the carrots in the groups and trace the line to the groups with 9 carrots.
Picking Carrots Worksheet
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Jungle Addition Worksheet
Jungle Addition Worksheet

Jungle Addition Worksheet

With this worksheet, kids can use the strategies of making tens and adding doubles to add numbers with more than three addends. They'll practice choosing the right method and become more confident in their calculations, enabling quicker, more efficient computation.
Jungle Addition Worksheet
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Matching and Sorting for Preschool: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Matching and Sorting for Preschool: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Matching and Sorting for Preschool: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Test your child's matching skills with this worksheet! Ask them to name each of the objects pictured, then circle the ones that are the same. Repeat for the second task. It's a great way to assess their skills and have fun at the same time!
Matching and Sorting for Preschool: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Subtracting: Groceries with Georgio Worksheet
Subtracting: Groceries with Georgio Worksheet

Subtracting: Groceries with Georgio Worksheet

Help Georgio in his grocery orders with this fun worksheet! Using colorful pictures and one-to-one representation, kids can intuitively choose the correct subtraction equation to match the picture. The free PDF makes it easy to practice basic subtraction equations without even realizing they're learning.
Subtracting: Groceries with Georgio Worksheet
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Practice Addition: Part 1 Worksheet
Practice Addition: Part 1 Worksheet

Practice Addition: Part 1 Worksheet

Having trouble teaching your 1st grader numbers and addition? Download this free worksheet! With colorful building blocks, it helps kids visualise and understand simple equations. For extra guidance, multiple choice answers are included to boost their confidence when practising.
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Tally Puzzle Worksheet
Tally Puzzle Worksheet

Tally Puzzle Worksheet

Kids love puzzles, and this bright worksheet will let them practice tallies and matching numbers. It teaches them to count and assign values, critical for doing math problems quickly and accurately later. It also leads to strategies like counting by 5s.
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Learn Subtraction for 2nd Grade
Learn Subtraction for 2nd Grade

Outer Space Substraction Worksheet

This Singapore Math-inspired worksheet will help kids develop a deeper understanding of math concepts, stop relying on rote memorization, and build mathematical knowledge for future concepts. With a catchy space-theme, your child will have fun honing their skills.
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Haystack Steps Worksheet
Haystack Steps Worksheet

Haystack Steps Worksheet

Have your kids ever visited a farm? What activities and sights did they enjoy? Farmers are essential to our lives, growing food and providing us with dairy and eggs. In this worksheet, a farmer has made a haystack for his animals to climb into the barn. Ask your kids to add an extra layer to the stack to make the climb easier.
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Multiplying 2’s and Doubling Leaves Part 1 Worksheet
Multiplying 2’s and Doubling Leaves Part 1 Worksheet

Multiplying 2’s and Doubling Leaves Part 1 Worksheet

If your students still struggle with multiplication, use this worksheet to help them master it. For multiplying by 2, double the original number. Give them this tracing sheet; they'll solve each fact by drawing a line to the right answer. This worksheet will help them learn multiplication tricks and tips.
Multiplying 2’s and Doubling Leaves Part 1 Worksheet
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Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet

Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet

Before starting the exercise, ask your kids if they know what harvesting is. Show them the pictures and explain if needed. Help them read the word problems, use the pictures to find the answer and check the box above. There are two simple word problems in the printout.
Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
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Dividing Numbers Assessment 2 Worksheet
Dividing Numbers Assessment 2 Worksheet

Dividing Numbers Assessment 2 Worksheet

Test your child's division skills with this free, fun worksheet. Kids will circle the right answers to basic equations and solve word problems. It's a great way to check their strengths and identify areas needing improvement.
Dividing Numbers Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
Firewood Subtraction Worksheet

Firewood Subtraction Worksheet

Guide your students to show that math can be fun! If your kindergartners need help with addition and subtraction, the simple problems in this worksheet are ideal. Ask them to look at the two pictures and find the correct answers. Help them check their work to build their confidence in math.
Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
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Add up the Dollars Worksheet
Add up the Dollars Worksheet

Add up the Dollars Worksheet

Money is key in life. It buys what we love and need. Get students to learn with exercises full of colour and familiar items like this worksheet. It shows two kids and some money. Ask pupils to use their fingers to add the money and check the box with the right answer.
Add up the Dollars Worksheet
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Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet
Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet

Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet

Kids love birthday parties, with fun activities and yummy treats. Make math fun with this worksheet! It has pictures of a party, and your kids should solve the problems and check the matching box. They'll get to learn math, and have fun too!
Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet
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Enrichment: Firefighter Ladders Worksheet
Enrichment: Firefighter Ladders Worksheet

Enrichment: Firefighter Ladders Worksheet

Firefighters are vital to their communities. If your kids want to become firefighters, they'll love this worksheet. Ask them to spot the firemen in the picture. Then, help the firemen pick the right ladders to reach the windows. Draw lines to connect the ladders that match. It's a great learning activity!
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Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Engage your kids with learning by making it fun! Try this creative worksheet: your kids can practice subtraction while making bracelets. Download the pdf; read the two word problems to them and help them choose the correct total. Have fun! (80 words)
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Problem-solving skills are crucial for children aged 5-9 as they lay the foundation for critical thinking and everyday decision-making. For parents and teachers, fostering these skills in young learners is essential for several reasons.

Firstly, mathematics extends beyond mere computation; it cultivates logical reasoning and analytical thinking. Easy math problems teach children to identify patterns, recognize relationships, and apply strategies to find solutions, skills applicable in various real-life situations.

Secondly, building problem-solving skills boosts confidence. When children successfully tackle math challenges, they experience a sense of accomplishment, motivating them to engage with more complex tasks. This positive reinforcement encourages a growth mindset, essential for lifelong learning.

Moreover, early problem-solving abilities create stronger connections in the brain, enhancing cognitive development. This is not just critical for math but translates into better skills in reading, science, and social studies.

Lastly, in today’s rapidly changing world, capable problem solvers are highly sought after. By nurturing these skills early on, parents and teachers are preparing children not only for academic success but also for the challenges they will face in the future, fostering resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.