Air Balloon Color by Sums Worksheet for Preschoolers
This color-by-sums worksheet combines basic addition practice with color-by-number skills, asking children ages 3-5 to solve simple addition problems within each section of an air balloon and then color that section according to a matching color key. Solving a math problem correctly before coloring turns each section into a small, self-checking task, since an incorrect sum would lead to the wrong color choice. This blend of math and art keeps repetitive addition practice feeling like a creative activity rather than a drill.
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Month 1: Learning & Development | Ages 5-6
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- Topic:
- Addition
- Skill:
- Addition Basics (Addition): Add numbers within 10.
- Pack:
- Page 24 of 28 in Month 1: Learning & Development | Ages 5-6.
How to use this worksheet
Look at the addition problem printed in the first section of the balloon and solve it together, using fingers or small objects to count if helpful. Check the color key at the bottom of the page to see which color matches that sum. Color that section of the balloon with the correct color, then move to the next section and repeat the process. Continue until the entire balloon is colored, revealing the completed picture.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Crayons
Extension activities
- 1Create your own addition problems and color-by-number picture using a blank drawing.
- 2Use real-life objects, like buttons or coins, to represent and solve the addition problems.
- 3Have the child explain their answers and color choices out loud as they work.
- 4Time how long it takes to finish the balloon and try a new one to see if it gets faster.
- 5Make flashcards of the addition facts used in the balloon for extra practice.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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