Counting skills Easy Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 6-8

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Explore our Counting Skills Easy Addition & Subtraction Worksheets, specially designed for ages 6-8! These engaging and educational worksheets are ideal for young learners starting their mathematical journey. With fun themes and clear instructions, the activities help children master basic addition and subtraction while developing vital counting skills. Perfect for both classroom and at-home practice, these resources boost confidence and ensure a strong foundation in early math. Dive into our collection to make learning a joyful and rewarding experience for your child. Enhance their number fluency and problem-solving abilities with our trusted and kid-friendly worksheets!


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Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet
Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet

Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet

Math may be tricky for your child, with all the numbers and calculations. This worksheet can help them brush up. Ask them to identify the objects in the picture, then count them and help them circle the right number to complete the sentence. It's a simple and effective way to improve math skills.
Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet
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Butterfly Addition Worksheet
Butterfly Addition Worksheet

Butterfly Addition Worksheet

This tracing sheet is great for kids to work on math skills and have fun too. Read the word problems to them, then help them trace the dotted lines to match the problem and number sentence to a picture. Not only is it educational, it's beautiful too - your kids will love learning about butterflies!
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Counting Seedlings Worksheet
Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Understanding math word problems is key. Multiple steps can prove challenging - this free worksheet provides one-to-one picture representation to help kids solve multi-step addition word problems. Strengthen addition skills by choosing the matching picture to the answer.
Counting Seedlings Worksheet
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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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Hoppy Hares Worksheet
Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Ask your kids if they can identify the rabbits in the picture, then help them solve the math problems. The rabbits need to hop from place to place, so look at the numbers and help your kids figure out the next one. These cute and friendly little animals make great pets. Have fun solving this worksheet together!
Hoppy Hares Worksheet
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Count in the School of Magic Worksheet
Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

Your math learners can explore the School of Magic with this worksheet. They'll read equations with addition and subtraction numbers under 20, count back and forth to find the answer, then complete the counting sentences. Fun pictures and easy accuracy make it an enjoyable and successful learning experience.
Count in the School of Magic Worksheet
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Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Test your child's wildlife knowledge. Ask them to name animals indigenous to Australia or other countries. Show them the animals in this worksheet and have them match each word problem and picture with the correct number sentence.
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
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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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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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Build up to 12 Worksheet
Build up to 12 Worksheet

Build up to 12 Worksheet

Love eggs? Kids can identify them in the picture in this worksheet. We need to add numbers to make 12. Look at the picture and see how many eggs are needed. Check the correct number box. Breakfast or baking, eggs are essential!
Build up to 12 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.
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Aircraft Carrier Picture Graphs Worksheet
Aircraft Carrier Picture Graphs Worksheet

Aircraft Carrier Picture Graphs Worksheet

Kids love learning about jets and boats with this awesome worksheet! It's a great way to engage them as they work on picture graphs. Representing numerical values with pictures, this free PDF requires them to choose which picture graph and representation best match the carrier in the picture. It's also great practice for visual discrimination!
Aircraft Carrier Picture Graphs Worksheet
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Animal Addition Worksheet
Animal Addition Worksheet

Animal Addition Worksheet

Get your kids learning addition and subtraction with this fun worksheet! Show them that solving equations can be enjoyable and help them match number sentences to the correct boxes. By doing this together, you'll create a positive learning experience that your kids won't forget.
Animal Addition Worksheet
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Count and Subtract Worksheet
Count and Subtract Worksheet

Count and Subtract Worksheet

This worksheet helps your child learn math via colorful pictures and equations. Count the items together, adding and subtracting as necessary. Your child will be challenged to get the correct total, thereby developing their math skills.
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Counting skills and understanding basic addition and subtraction are foundational to a child's mathematical development. For children aged 6-8, these skills are critical and serve as building blocks for more complex mathematical concepts. When parents and teachers prioritize these skills, they foster not just mathematical ability but also confidence and problem-solving skills.

Counting helps children grasp the concept of numbers and their order, which is essential for all future math learning. Easy addition and subtraction teach the basic arithmetic operations which are the core of math. Mastery of these skills allows children to understand how numbers interact, laying the groundwork for concepts like multiplication, division, and even more advanced topics like fractions and decimals.

Additionally, math skills are integral to everyday tasks and critical thinking. Early success in math can boost a child’s self-esteem and academic confidence. Also, the ability to solve simple problems encourages logical thinking and perseverance.

Moreover, developing these skills during the ages of 6-8 aligns with cognitive development stages whereby children start to think more logically and understand abstract concepts. Hence, parents and teachers' involvement in nurturing counting skills and foundational arithmetic not only supports academic achievement but also prepares children for real-world applications of math in their daily lives.