Basic Addition Skills Normal Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 5-7

Our "Basic Addition Skills Normal Addition & Subtraction Worksheets" are perfect for children ages 5-7, designed to foster early arithmetic skills through engaging and fun activities. These worksheets provide a solid foundation in basic math, focusing on simple addition and subtraction problems. Perfect for both classroom and at-home use, each page is crafted to enhance problem-solving abilities, boost confidence, and encourage independent learning. With colorful designs and a variety of exercises, kids will enjoy the learning process while developing crucial math skills. Download now to kickstart your child’s journey to math proficiency with Kids Academy!


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Turn Around Dominos Worksheet
Turn Around Dominos Worksheet

Turn Around Dominos Worksheet

Encourage your child to flex their mental muscles with this math worksheet. Look through the left side's dominos and their values and then check the three boxes on the right. Ask your child if any of the right box's dominos are similar. This requires focus and careful observation.
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Making 19 with Pizza! Worksheet
Making 19 with Pizza! Worksheet

Making 19 with Pizza! Worksheet

Who loves pizza? Your kids do! Next time you need to teach them math, make it fun by combining it with something they enjoy. This worksheet uses a pizza-themed problem to help them practice solving equations. Have them trace the line to figure out how to make 19. It's a great way to make learning math fun!
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Simple Addition PDF Worksheet
Simple Addition PDF Worksheet

Fruit and Veggies Worksheet

It promotes problem-solving and analytical skills as kids match pictures to correct addition sentences. Help your child go beyond simple addition with this PDF worksheet!
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Counting in Your Community Worksheet
Counting in Your Community Worksheet

Counting in Your Community Worksheet

Introduce your kids to the idea of a community, where different people and buildings co-exist, each playing their part for the community's progress. Ask them to name the buildings they see in their community. Then work through this worksheet to find the numbers of the addresses by answering the questions. Check the answers once they've solved the equations.
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Adding Numbers: What Country Worksheet
Adding Numbers: What Country Worksheet

Adding Numbers: What Country Worksheet

Students can use this worksheet to learn more about different countries. Have them collect clues from the worksheet to answer the last question. Help them check the correct answer, and they'll gain knowledge about each country's food, animals, celebrations, and landmarks.
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Addition Robot Sorter Worksheet
Addition Robot Sorter Worksheet

Addition Robot Sorter Worksheet

This worksheet helps your child understand addition. Have them trace the dotted lines to the correct equations: +8 and +5. It's a great way to aid their mathematical comprehension and get them comfortable with adding equations.
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Adding Instruments with Isla Worksheet
Adding Instruments with Isla Worksheet

Adding Instruments with Isla Worksheet

Your kids can have fun helping Isla add her musical instruments. With colorful pics and one-to-one representation, they can pick the correct addition sentence. They can connect each pic with traceable lines and get to the right sum up to 10.
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Understanding basic addition and subtraction is crucial for children aged 5-7, as these skills lay the foundation for future mathematical learning. At this developmental stage, children are not simply learning to add and subtract numbers but are also developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Mastery of basic math concepts instills confidence and promotes a positive attitude toward mathematics, which is essential for academic success in more advanced subjects.

Parents and teachers should focus on these skills because they are fundamental to everyday life and practical decision-making. For example, by knowing how to add and subtract, children can start to manage basic budgeting concepts with allowances or understand the quantity of items they have and what they might need. These early skills enhance cognitive development, encouraging logical thinking and the ability to make connections between numbers and real-world situations.

Moreover, ingraining these core concepts helps children to proceed with more complex math lessons in future grades with less anxiety and greater ease. A solid grasp of addition and subtraction prepares students for multiplication, division, fractions, and ultimately algebra and beyond. By valuing and reinforcing these early lessons, parents and teachers support their child’s lifelong journey of mathematical learning and problem-solving.