Problem-Solving Skills Extra Challenge Worksheets for Ages 8-9

Boost your child's problem-solving abilities with our engaging Extra Challenge Worksheets, specially designed for ages 8-9. These worksheets offer stimulating exercises that encourage critical thinking, logical reasoning, and teamwork. Each activity is crafted to challenge young minds while making learning fun. Your kids will tackle a variety of relevant real-life scenarios through games, puzzles, and thought-provoking questions, enhancing their analytical skills and boosting confidence. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, these worksheets provide essential practice to support educational growth. Dive into the world of problem-solving and empower your child to tackle challenges with ease!


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Plural Endings Maze Worksheet
Plural Endings Maze Worksheet

Plural Endings Maze Worksheet

Help your child have fun while learning new things with this worksheet. Does your child know that some nouns require '-es' to make them plural? Use this pdf to teach them the rule and get the little frog to its mother – draw a line through the words with '-es' plural forms.
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Circus Math Printable Worksheet
Circus Math Printable Worksheet

Circus Math Printable

Let's take the kids to the circus and combine literacy and numeracy skills! Our circus math printable worksheet will encourage creativity and higher-order thinking by connecting addition to real-life examples. Kids will learn to love math while they explore the fun, real-life applications of math. Ignite their passion today!
Circus Math Printable
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Pyramid geometry worksheet PDF
Pyramid geometry worksheet PDF

Mummy Maze: Pyramid Printable

Let's learn to spot 3D shapes, such as the iconic pyramid! This fun pyramid geometry worksheet PDF provides interesting illustrations and a maze to help your child identify pyramids in the pictures.
Mummy Maze: Pyramid Printable
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Alexander the Great Maze Worksheet
Alexander the Great Maze Worksheet

Alexander the Great Maze Worksheet

Kids Academy invites young historians to explore the legendary journey of Alexander the Great! Read the explanation and trace a path through the maze to find out where he and his army went: India! Along the way, they will learn about his amazing conquests, which made him one of the most famous figures in history.
Alexander the Great Maze Worksheet
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Flat and curved surfaces worksheet
Flat and curved surfaces worksheet

Golf Maze: Curved and Flat Surfaces Worksheet

Give your child a fun and educational challenge with this geometry maze! Your child will navigate 3D shapes to find objects with flat and curved surfaces, while learning important math concepts.
Golf Maze: Curved and Flat Surfaces Worksheet
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Shapes maze printable worksheet
Shapes maze printable worksheet

Shape Maze Worksheet

Test your child's geometry knowledge with this fun printable maze! They'll need to identify shapes with 8 vertices to find their way through the maze and get the correct answer.
Shape Maze Worksheet
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Area formula worksheet PDF
Area formula worksheet PDF

Area Formula Worksheet

This fun-filled area formula worksheet PDF helps kids learn the geometric concept of area. It breaks down the formula with easy-to-follow steps, starting with counting squares to determine the length and width, then multiplying them to get the area.
Area Formula Worksheet
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Matching Fractions Worksheet
Matching Fractions Worksheet

Matching Fractions Worksheet

This worksheet uses colorful images to engage students. On the left are six shapes, mirrored on the right, with fractions in the middle. Students must match up the fraction with the right shape. It's a fun way to sharpen fractions skills!
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Halloween Problem Solving Worksheet
Halloween Problem Solving Worksheet

Halloween Problem Solving Worksheet

Halloween math is here! Get your spooky word problems and frightfully cute images with this free PDF worksheet. Read the problems with your little one and focus on the numbers and key phrases. Then match the equation to its solution to complete the page. Calling all ghosts and goblins - have some math fun this Halloween!
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Parking Area Worksheet
Parking Area Worksheet

Parking Area Worksheet

Math may not be your child's favorite, but that doesn't mean they can't excel. Math can seem intimidating, but with practice, they can learn it's not so hard. In this worksheet, your kids will calculate the area of a parking lot, by adding length and width. Help them read the labels and select the correct answer.
Parking Area Worksheet
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Ocean Animals Word Search Printable
Ocean Animals Word Search Printable

Ocean Animals Word Search Printable

Challenge your child to unscramble the names of ocean animals and find them in the word search. This ocean animals printable is a fun way to teach kids more about these fascinating creatures!
Ocean Animals Word Search Printable
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perimeter word problems worksheet for 3rd grade
perimeter word problems worksheet for 3rd grade

Perimeter Word Problems Worksheet

Celebrate Valentine's Day by solving perimeter word problems! This 3rd grade worksheet offers a fun, realistic way to practice. Help kids figure out how much material they'll need to make beautiful valentines!
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Estimating Length: Magician's Maze Worksheet
Estimating Length: Magician's Maze Worksheet

Estimating Length: Magician's Maze Worksheet

Does your kid want to practice magic and have a blast? This exercise will be a great way to help them do so! In the worksheet, they'll need to guide the magician to the circus. How? By tracing his path through the 1-foot long obstacles in the maze. Once they help him get through the objects, the circus will be just a few steps away!
Estimating Length: Magician's Maze Worksheet
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Judiciary Maze Through The 6’s Worksheet
Judiciary Maze Through The 6’s Worksheet

Judiciary Maze Through The 6’s Worksheet

Multiplication can be complicated for kids, with lots of numbers and a seemingly endless multiplication table. Get them interested with a fun worksheet! Have them draw a line through all the correct multiplication facts to help the judge make it through the maze and carry out a ruling.
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Little Witch Problem Solving Worksheet
Little Witch Problem Solving Worksheet

Little Witch Problem Solving Worksheet

Help this sweet little witch! Download this worksheet and use traceable lines to connect the problems with the correct answers. Practise basic addition involving three addends and have fun doing it!
Little Witch Problem Solving Worksheet
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Two-step word problems worksheet for 3rd grade
Two-step word problems worksheet for 3rd grade

Two Step Word Problems Worksheet

Boost your child's math skills with this fun and realistic two-step word problems worksheet! Kids will learn to break down complex multiplication word problems into easier steps to solve. Download this free PDF worksheet and help them reach the next level.
Two Step Word Problems Worksheet
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Solution Matching: Hobbies. Part 1 Worksheet
Solution Matching: Hobbies. Part 1 Worksheet

Solution Matching: Hobbies. Part 1 Worksheet

Math problems can be made more fun and easier to solve by relating them to real-life activities. Kids Academy's free printable worksheet helps your child to do this. Read each problem, paying attention to the numbers and terms, then choose the correct equation from the options given. This will help your child to understand the problem and get the right result!
Solution Matching: Hobbies. 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.
Problem Solving: Tony's Wreath Worksheet
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Horse Farm Area Worksheet
Horse Farm Area Worksheet

Horse Farm Area Worksheet

Take your kids to a horse farm! They'll love it – there's lots to explore, plus they can ride horses. Then challenge them with a geometry worksheet: help them calculate the area of all the horse pens, then circle the ones with an area of 24.
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Robot Maze Worksheet
Robot Maze Worksheet

Robot Maze Worksheet

Help Mr. Robot get fixed! Give your students this fun worksheet where they need to guide him through the maze to the Repair Station. The paths they need to take are the ones with shapes that have 1/3 colored. Encourage them to look carefully and trace Mr. Robot through those paths.
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Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet

Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet

This math worksheet will excite your kid! Read the word problem and look at the cupcakes; the slashes mean some are being taken away. Select the picture that matches the text, then complete the equation to find the solution!
Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
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The Circle Maze Worksheet
The Circle Maze Worksheet

The Circle Maze Worksheet

Kids can have fun learning shapes with this maze worksheet. They can help the mouse find its cheese by tracing the path of a circle through the maze. This printable is great for classroom learning or as an activity at home.
The Circle Maze Worksheet
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National symbols of the USA worksheet
National symbols of the USA worksheet

National Symbol Maze Worksheet

Introduce your child to Uncle Sam, a symbol of US history. The national symbols of the USA worksheet will help them learn about our rich culture and history.
National Symbol Maze Worksheet
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The Multiplication Mayflower Maze Worksheet
The Multiplication Mayflower Maze Worksheet

The Multiplication Mayflower Maze Worksheet

Math may not be a favorite subject but it must be tackled. To get minds engaged, use colorful, fun worksheets like this one. Ask students to draw a line connecting all the correct multiplication facts to help the Mayflower get to Cape Cod.
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Problem-solving skills are essential for children, especially for those aged 8-9, as they form a crucial foundation for academic success and everyday life. During this stage, children transition from concrete operational thinking to more abstract reasoning, making it a prime time to enhance their cognitive abilities. Engaging in extra challenges stimulates their critical thinking, creativity, and ability to approach problems from different angles.

As parents and teachers, fostering these skills is vital. Children who hone their problem-solving abilities are more likely to develop resilience and adaptability, valuable traits as they face academic challenges and social interactions. These skills empower children to analyze situations, weigh options, and make informed decisions, which benefit them in school and life beyond.

Moreover, problem-solving activities often encourage collaboration and communication, essential competencies for teamwork in both educational and future professional environments. Encouraging participation in these extra challenges not only boosts confidence but also offers a chance to practice perseverance in the face of difficulty. These experiences cultivate a growth mindset, encouraging children to embrace challenges and learn from failures, ultimately setting them up for lifelong learning and success. Hence, investing in problem-solving skill development is a gift that will serve children well into adulthood.