Welcome to our Basic Addition Grade 1 Worksheets! Designed specifically for young learners, these engaging worksheets help first graders develop essential addition skills. Our variety of exercises includes colorful visuals, fun characters, and real-life scenarios that make learning enjoyable. Each worksheet focuses on building confidence in adding numbers up to 20, enhancing both number recognition and problem-solving abilities through interactive activities. Teachers and parents will find these resources invaluable for reinforcing classroom concepts at home. Start your child's math journey today with our comprehensive collection of Basic Addition worksheets, where learning becomes fun and playful! Perfect for strengthening foundational math skills!


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Counting Past 1: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Counting Past 1: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Counting Past 1: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Test your children's counting skills with this worksheet. Have them count from 90 to 120, checking for missing numbers. You'll be able to see how well they do and how far they have progressed. See how high they can count with little or no mistakes!
Counting Past 1: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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African Wildlife Giraffe Worksheet
African Wildlife Giraffe Worksheet

African Wildlife: Giraffe Worksheet

Help the giraffe get home! This African wildlife giraffe worksheet will boost your child's logical reasoning skills while they complete a maze to help the giraffe navigate choppy waters. Learn about different continents and their unique climates, practice problem solving and expand knowledge of the world and its habitats. Perfect for inspiring little learners!
African Wildlife: Giraffe Worksheet
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Baa Baa Black Sheep printable worksheet
Baa Baa Black Sheep printable worksheet

Baa Baa Black Sheep Printable

Jumpstart your child's reading skills with this printable Baa Baa Black Sheep worksheet! Recite the lines with them, then have them select the pictures associated with the poem to test comprehension. Fun and educational!
Baa Baa Black Sheep Printable
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Tricky Numbers Worksheet
Tricky Numbers Worksheet

Tricky Numbers Worksheet

As parents and teachers, we must ensure our children are well-rounded. This worksheet is a fun way for them to exercise their minds, with questions to answer and a dotted line to trace for the correct answer. Strengthen their math skills, logical reasoning and more with this PDF.
Tricky Numbers Worksheet
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Assessment 2 Math Worksheet
Assessment 2 Math Worksheet

Assessment 2 Math Worksheet

Using fun exercises and pictures, you can get kids excited about math. With practice and reminders of what they've learnt, they'll be solving simple addition and subtraction equations with ease. Read the word problems in the picture to them, then help them check the equation and choose the correct answer.
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Frame it Up Worksheet
Frame it Up Worksheet

Frame it Up Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids learn the difference between squares and other shapes. It guides them to trace a square and draw a picture inside it. Examples of shapes-based drawings are included. Kids will have fun and clear up any confusion about squares.
Frame it Up Worksheet
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Counting and Numbers: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Counting and Numbers: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Counting and Numbers: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Kids love mazes and this free assessment worksheet helps them master counting by 10s. As they navigate the path, they'll improve their math skills and reach 100! It's a fun way to check your child's understanding of counting and chunking, and you'll quickly know their skill level.
Counting and Numbers: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Going Bananas Worksheet
Going Bananas Worksheet

Going Bananas Worksheet

Marla needs to send 56 bananas in batches of 8. Help your child practice division and learn about fact families with this free worksheet. It'll help boost their multiplication skills and increase speed when solving problems.
Going Bananas Worksheet
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Sea Math Worksheet
Sea Math Worksheet

Sea Math Worksheet

Dive into an ocean of addition with this fun math worksheet! Help your little mathematician count and add colorful coral and fish. Point out phrases like "in total" or "all together" as a reminder to use addition. Watch them add to find the answer and check the boxes to finish!
Sea Math Worksheet
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Counting Birds Worksheet
Counting Birds Worksheet

Counting Birds Worksheet

Introduce your child to the exciting activity of bird watching! This PDF worksheet features a tally chart of the different types of birds Will saw on his walk. Have your kid use the tally chart to organize information and use it to answer the questions that follow, thus boosting early science and math skills.
Counting Birds Worksheet
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Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Recognizing Money
Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Recognizing Money

Recognizing Money Money Worksheet

Help the piggy bank by coloring its coins with Kids Academy's free money worksheets! Learn the different coins and their values with your kids. Printable worksheets are available to continue the lesson. Let's learn and have fun!
Recognizing Money Money Worksheet
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Sweet Counting - Part 1 Worksheet
Sweet Counting - Part 1 Worksheet

Sweet Counting - Part 1 Worksheet

Help your child learn numbers by counting cakes! Download this fun worksheet and have them fill in the numbers missing in the line of cakes. They'll have fun helping the cook and be learning at the same time!
Sweet Counting - Part 1 Worksheet
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Problem Solving: Tony's Wreath Worksheet
Problem Solving: Tony's Wreath Worksheet

Problem Solving: Tony's Wreath Worksheet

Tony needs help! He's made a beautiful, colorful wreath and needs help counting the flowers. Your math student can read the word problems, match answers to the problems and solve basic addition and subtraction. They'll practice with two and three addends, minuends and subtrahends to find sums and differences and help Tony and his bee friends.
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Sweet Counting - Part 2 Worksheet
Sweet Counting - Part 2 Worksheet

Sweet Counting - Part 2 Worksheet

Kids adore sweets! Make counting fun with this sweet-themed worksheet. Guide your child to count chocolates in boxes of 10, plus individual candies. Group them into tens and ones. Ask: "How many ones and tens are in each row?" Check the answer and complete the practice sheet.
Sweet Counting - Part 2 Worksheet
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Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet
Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet

Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet

Humans are social creatures and need to be punctual for things to run smoothly. For instance, a meeting with a friend requires a time to be agreed upon. Ask your kids what else needs to be punctual. Then, show them the worksheet and read the accompanying story. Get them to match clocks with the correct times.
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Garden Counting Worksheet
Garden Counting Worksheet

Garden Counting Worksheet

Help Paul count his fruit! Look at each type and count the total; check the box with the right number. Answer the questions below to report your findings and the types of fruit. Let's help Paul count his delicious harvest!
Garden Counting Worksheet
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Counting Frogs Worksheet
Counting Frogs Worksheet

Counting Frogs Worksheet

Show your child the frog's life cycle and have them count from 100 to 120. Ask them to find the missing numbers in the picture and have them check the answers beneath the numbers. Help them get it right!
Counting Frogs Worksheet
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Counting Tens and Ones: Part 2 Worksheet
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 2 Worksheet

Counting Tens and Ones: Part 2 Worksheet

Adding two-digit numbers can be tough for kids. It's essential to give them a strong foundation of numeracy and math, not just teaching them to add. Use longs and cubes to help them get a visual grasp of place value and addition. This fun worksheet can help your child take their skills to the next level, with problems featuring larger numbers.
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 2 Worksheet
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Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet
Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet

Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet

At Kids Academy, we know pictures make math come alive and make sense. This worksheet is perfect for early learners to practice word problems. Kids read each problem and count the images that represent the numbers, then solve the problem with addition or subtraction to get the right answer.
Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet
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Counting and Numbers: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Counting and Numbers: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Counting and Numbers: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Let your kids use the picture as a guide and count from 70 to 100 to complete an ox pulling a wagon. As a comprehension check, have them answer the related question using words from the word bank. This dot-to-dot worksheet is a great way to assess their number reasoning and counting forward skills.
Counting and Numbers: Assessment 1 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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Grade 1 Sight Words: Think
Grade 1 Sight Words: Think

Grade 1 Sight Words: Think

Grade 1 Sight Words: Think
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Basic addition is a foundational skill that is crucial for a child's overall mathematical development, particularly in grade 1. Parents and teachers should care about this essential skill for several reasons.

Firstly, mastering basic addition sets the stage for more advanced mathematical concepts. It shapes a child's ability to understand relationships between numbers, which is necessary for subtraction, multiplication, and division later on. A solid grasp of addition fosters confidence in young learners, encouraging a positive attitude towards math as they progress through school.

Secondly, effective addition skills enhance problem-solving capabilities. Children learn to approach everyday situations involving numbers, such as calculating change or measuring ingredients, effectively equipping them for real-world challenges.

Moreover, addition is often integrated into various subjects, linking math to science, geography, and even reading through word problems. Therefore, parents and teachers play a pivotal role in developing this skill, which ultimately broadens a child's educational experience.

Lastly, early proficiency in addition can lead to better performance in standardized tests, influencing academic opportunities in the future. By prioritizing basic addition, parents and teachers contribute significantly to their child's lifelong success and learning journey.