Addition Practice Normal Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 3-5

Welcome to our Addition Practice worksheets, designed specifically for children ages 3-5! These engaging and colorful activities help young learners develop essential math skills through normal addition and subtraction problems. Our worksheets include a variety of exercises that promote counting, number recognition, and problem-solving in a fun and interactive way. Each worksheet is crafted to foster cognitive growth, enhance fine motor skills, and build confidence in early mathematics. Perfect for homeschooling, classroom use, or extra practice at home, these resources will help your child master the fundamentals of addition and subtraction while enjoying the learning process. Start your child's math journey today!


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Addition and subtraction worksheet: Fact Families
Addition and subtraction worksheet: Fact Families

Fact Families — Add and Subtract Worksheet

Kids will love seeing how families of numbers "live" in their own houses!
Fact Families — Add and Subtract Worksheet
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Two digit addition printable worksheet
Two digit addition printable worksheet

Springtime Garden Math Worksheet

Get your kid ready for math success with this bright garden-themed addition worksheet! They'll practice adding two-digit numbers and check their answers with the choices provided. It's an effective way to help kids build skills, as practice strengthens understanding. Get printing for math mastery!
Springtime Garden Math Worksheet
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Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet
Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet

Valentines Day Word Problem Worksheet

This Valentine's Day worksheet will help your child practice using a number line to solve an addition problem. It's a great way to boost confidence and make solving word problems a breeze.
Valentines Day Word Problem Worksheet
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Tide Pool Math Worksheet
Tide Pool Math Worksheet

Tide Pool Math Worksheet

This exercise helps kids make math fun. Get them counting in groups and circling all the ways to show 3+2. It'll make addition and subtraction with larger numbers more enjoyable. Your kids will be better at math in no time!
Tide Pool Math Worksheet
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Addition Worksheet for 2nd Grade
Addition Worksheet for 2nd Grade

Spaceship Addition Worksheet

Blast off!
Spaceship Addition Worksheet
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Counting Eggs Worksheet
Counting Eggs Worksheet

Counting Eggs Worksheet

This worksheet is great for teaching kindergarteners to count and add numbers. It includes colorful pictures of eggs with numbers to trace. Help students count the eggs and draw a line to the right number. This will make learning fun and easy!
Counting Eggs Worksheet
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Building with 10 Worksheet
Building with 10 Worksheet

Building with 10 Worksheet

Counting numbers can be simple with this worksheet: Ask your kids to count the stacks of objects, ensure accuracy with your help, then circle the ones of ten. With practice and guidance, your children will soon become counting pros!
Building with 10 Worksheet
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Collect Sticks Worksheet
Collect Sticks Worksheet

Collect Sticks Worksheet

Let math be fun for your kids with a simple and colorful worksheet exercise. Addition and subtraction can be daunting, but you can make it enjoyable with exercises like this one. Get them to draw lines to the groups of sticks that show 2+3 and watch them light up.
Collect Sticks Worksheet
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Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet
Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet

Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet

Show your kids the pictures in the worksheet and identify the weather. This exercise is to help them add simple numbers. There are 4 equations in the printout. Help them figure out the numbers to make 17, then trace a line to the missing number to complete the equation.
Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet
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Pirate Ship Addition Worksheet
Pirate Ship Addition Worksheet

Pirate Ship Addition Worksheet

Does your family love pirate stories? Get your kids excited about this easy activity! Ask them to explain what makes pirate tales special, then look at the picture in the printout. Answer the three number questions at the bottom - use the picture to find the right number sentence. Help your kids check the correct answer. Max 80 words.
Pirate Ship Addition Worksheet
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Pyramid Math to Make 11 Worksheet
Pyramid Math to Make 11 Worksheet

Pyramid Math to Make 11 Worksheet

Have your kids look at the picture of the Egyptian pyramids and tell you what they see. Then, help them do simple math by adding up the numbers in the pyramids and connecting those that make 11. This worksheet is perfect for teaching your kids about history, mathematics, and problem-solving.
Pyramid Math to Make 11 Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should prioritize addition and subtraction practice for children ages 3-5 because this foundational math skill is essential for early cognitive development and future academic success. By introducing these concepts at a young age, children can develop number sense, which helps them understand quantities, relationships, and patterns. Engaging in activities that promote normal addition and subtraction can enhance critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and boost confidence in their mathematical capabilities.

Moreover, early math skills are directly linked to later academic achievement. Research indicates that strong early numeracy skills can predict performance in higher-level math in later grades. By making addition and subtraction fun—through games, manipulatives, and interactive activities—parents and teachers can create a positive learning environment that encourages exploration and curiosity.

Further, these basic math skills have practical applications in everyday life. Children learn to make sense of their world – whether it's counting toys, sharing snacks, or understanding time. Additionally, laying a solid mathematical foundation supports their overall intellectual development and fosters a love for learning. Ultimately, nurturing these essential skills early on cultivates confident, capable, and enthusiastic learners, setting the stage for lifelong educational success.