Elephant Puzzle: Math Worksheet for Preschoolers
Children ages 4-5 practice solving simple addition problems and then use those answers to solve a picture puzzle, matching each answer to the correct puzzle piece to complete an elephant. This turns basic addition fact practice into a satisfying hands-on challenge with a visual reward at the end.
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Month 12: Learning & Development | Ages 6-7
This is page 15 of the pack. Ages 6-7 · Grade 1Ages 6-7 · Year 2Ages 6-7 · Class 1Ages 6-7
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About this worksheet
- Topic:
- Addition Basics
- Skill:
- Addition Basics (Addition): Add numbers within 10.
- Pack:
- Page 15 of 28 in Month 12: Learning & Development | Ages 6-7.
How to use this worksheet
Have your child solve each addition problem on the page, saying the numbers aloud as they add and writing the answer. Cut out the puzzle pieces at the bottom, each labeled with a number, and have your child find the piece whose number matches each solved problem. Glue each matching puzzle piece into its corresponding spot on the elephant outline until the whole picture is complete.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue
Extension activities
- 1Create your own addition puzzle using a different animal outline and new number problems.
- 2Use small counters, buttons, or snacks to physically represent the numbers in each addition problem.
- 3Time how long it takes to solve all the problems, then try again another day to see if speed improves.
- 4Talk about elephants together after finishing — their size, habitat, and what they eat.
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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