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1st Grade Addition Worksheets (Ages 6–7)
1st Grade addition worksheets are practice sheets for children aged 6–7 in First Grade in the US. Addition is combining two or more groups of objects or numbers to find a total, using objects, pictures or written number sentences. The sheets on this page cover combining two groups into one, number bonds and doubles, counting on from a number and making ten.
First grade pushes reading toward fluency and math toward larger numbers: consonant digraphs, long vowels and silent e appear in decodable passages, while place value work extends to 120 and addition and subtraction move from within 10 to within 20. Six-year-olds recall many addition facts within 20 without counting, especially doubles and facts made from ten, and begin adding two-digit numbers in columns, keeping tens and ones lined up. Worksheets should mix a page of fact recall against the clock with column addition problems that do not need regrouping, and a few word problems where the child chooses to add rather than being told to. Regrouping across a ten in column addition is next year's step.
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Festive Math: Count and Add Objects Worksheet
Ages 4-8 · Pre-K–Grade 2Ages 4-8 · Reception–Year 3Ages 4-8 · LKG–Class 2Ages 4-8
Children count festive objects in each picture sum, add the two groups and paste the right answer card, practising addition within 10.
Squirrel's Acorn Maths: Addition, Comparing and Picture Sudoku Worksheet
Ages 4-8 · Pre-K–Grade 2Ages 4-8 · Reception–Year 3Ages 4-8 · LKG–Class 2Ages 4-8
Children add small groups, compare amounts with >, < and =, and use logic to complete a 4x4 picture sudoku.
3-Digit Addition Worksheet for Kids
Ages 6-8 · Grade 1–Grade 2Ages 6-8 · Year 2–Year 3Ages 6-8 · Class 1–Class 2Ages 6-8
Adding two three-digit numbers requires children to work through the ones, tens, and hundreds columns in order and understand how a sum in one column can carry over into the next, a significant step up from single-digit addition. For ages six to eight, mastering this column-based process builds the procedural fluency needed for all future multi-digit arithmetic.
Treat Count Picture Graph: Halloween Data Handling Worksheet
Ages 4-8 · Pre-K–Grade 2Ages 4-8 · Reception–Year 3Ages 4-8 · LKG–Class 2Ages 4-8
Children count five kinds of Halloween treats, record them as a picture graph and read it to compare amounts.
Pumpkin Shapes and Sizes: Halloween Ordering and Shapes Worksheet
Ages 4-8 · Pre-K–Grade 2Ages 4-8 · Reception–Year 3Ages 4-8 · LKG–Class 2Ages 4-8
Children order objects by size, recognise and count triangles, circles, squares and stars, and use shapes to design a face.
Navratri Garba Number Party: Skip Counting and Story Sums
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Children count in 2s and 5s, solve short story sums about bangles, dancers and marigold garlands, compare numbers using >, < and =, and work out how many pairs of dancers there are.
Mental Addition Worksheet: Add Dots and Find the Total!
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
This worksheet bridges concrete counting and mental addition by having children count visible dots, add them to a given number, and then draw missing dots to complete equations, reinforcing that addition means combining quantities together. For ages 4-6, physically drawing the missing dots makes the abstract equation tangible, helping cement the connection between a math symbol and what it actually represents.
Addition Worksheet: Find and Write Equations!
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Writing an addition equation from a picture — rather than solving one that's already written — asks children ages 4-6 to translate a visual quantity into mathematical symbols, a more demanding skill than simply computing a given sum. This worksheet has children count grouped objects, represent what they see as a written equation, and then solve it, connecting concrete counting to abstract number sentences. Practicing this translation step is exactly what builds true number sense, rather than just memorized addition facts.
Sports Addition Worksheet for Kids
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Featuring sports-themed pictures like balls, bats, and trophies, this worksheet gives children ages 4-6 engaging practice with simple addition, counting two separate sets of objects and combining them into a single total. Using a familiar, high-interest theme like sports can help maintain focus during repetitive counting practice, while still building the same foundational addition skills as any other worksheet.
Addition Fun: Count and Add the Pictures Worksheet!
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Counting two separate groups of pictured objects and combining their totals introduces children ages 4-6 to the core concept of addition as joining quantities together, before they ever see an addition sign written out. Writing the final sum in the answer box connects this hands-on counting process to numeral writing, reinforcing that a math answer is a specific, countable quantity rather than an abstract symbol. This picture-based approach to addition builds a concrete foundation that supports later work with number-only equations.
Word Problems Worksheet: Addition Practice for Young Learners
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Solving simple addition word problems teaches children ages 4-6 to translate a short story into a number sentence, practicing both reading comprehension and the mechanics of combining two groups into a total.
Diwali Sweet Shop Sums: Ten-Frames, Sharing and Number Stories
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Children count sweets in ten-frames and find how many more make 10. They share sweets equally onto plates and use pictures to add, subtract and complete number sentences in three short stories.
Addition Worksheet: Adding Numbers with Fun Pictures!
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
This worksheet gives children ages 4-6 practice with simple addition by having them combine two groups of pictured objects and write the resulting total, reinforcing the core idea that addition means putting groups together to find 'how many in all.' Working from pictures rather than numbers alone helps bridge concrete counting to the more abstract number sentences children will encounter as their math skills progress.
Subtraction Fun: Counting and Subtracting Worksheet for Kids
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
This worksheet teaches children ages 4-6 the concept of subtraction by having them count a group of stars, cross out a specified number, and write how many remain — making the abstract idea of 'taking away' visible and countable rather than purely symbolic. Physically crossing out objects before writing the answer helps children understand subtraction as an action, which is more intuitive at this age than memorizing subtraction facts.
Fun Add & Subtract Worksheet for Preschoolers!
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
This worksheet introduces children ages 4-6 to the basics of addition and subtraction by having them count pictured objects, record the quantities, and then combine or take away groups to find a total. Working with visual objects rather than abstract numbers alone helps children build a concrete understanding of what addition and subtraction actually mean before they're expected to solve equations using numbers only.
Diwali Diya Maths: Add the Flames and Find the Missing Diyas
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Children add small groups of lit diyas, compare two rows to decide which has more, and work out how many faded diyas are still needed to reach a total. Tia gives a hint to start the first sum.
Roll the Dice Addition Worksheet for Kids
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
This dice-based addition worksheet gives children ages 4-6 hands-on practice combining two quantities into a sum, using a physical dice roll to make the abstract idea of addition concrete and random. Rolling, recording, and adding numbers repeatedly builds fluency with numbers 1-6 and reinforces that addition means 'putting together.' The repeated-roll format also builds working memory as children hold two numbers in mind to combine them.
Addition Worksheet for Kids: Add Horizontally and Vertically!
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Children ages 4-6 practice basic addition by solving problems arranged both horizontally, like '3 + 2 =,' and vertically, in a stacked column format, building flexibility with the two most common ways addition problems appear in early math worksheets and textbooks. Learning both formats now means neither will feel unfamiliar once formal school math introduces them side by side.
Addition Fun: Counting and Adding Worksheet for Kids
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
This worksheet builds foundational addition skills by having children count two separate groups of objects and then combine those counts to find a total sum. For ages 4-6, grounding addition in physical counting of pictured objects, rather than abstract numbers alone, helps children understand that addition means putting two groups together to make a bigger group.
Subtraction Worksheet: Count and Subtract with Fun Objects!
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
This worksheet grounds subtraction in something 4-6 year olds can actually see and count — a group of objects being taken away — rather than starting with abstract numerals and symbols. Because your child has to count the starting group, physically account for the number being subtracted, and then count what's left, this builds real number sense about what subtraction means, not just a memorized fact.
Navratri Counting Worksheet: Count the Festival Fun
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Children count small groups of festival pictures and write the number, trace and write the numbers 1 to 9, compare two groups to find the one with more, and colour a set number of diyas.
Fruit Addition Worksheet for Preschoolers
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
This worksheet practices basic addition by having children count two separate groups of fruit and combine the totals into one sum. For four- to six-year-olds, working with pictures of real, countable objects like apples and bananas makes the abstract idea of 'adding' concrete before they're asked to add using numbers alone.
Word Problems Worksheet: Addition Practice for Kids
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Children ages 4-6 practice applying addition to real-life scenarios by reading short word problems and figuring out what numbers to add together, a skill that bridges basic number facts with reading comprehension and problem-solving. Solving word problems teaches children to translate language into math, a step beyond simply adding numbers already given.
Rolling Addition Worksheet for Preschoolers: Dice Game Fun!
Ages 4-6 · Pre-K–KindergartenAges 4-6 · Reception–Year 1Ages 4-6 · LKG–UKGAges 4-6
Rolling two dice and adding the results teaches children ages 4-6 the core idea of addition as combining two quantities into one total, rather than just memorizing number facts. The physical act of rolling builds excitement around math while requiring them to recognize dice pips or numerals, transfer them to paper, and calculate a sum, connecting concrete play to abstract arithmetic.
What 1st Grade addition worksheets cover
Six-year-olds recall many addition facts within 20 without counting, especially doubles and facts made from ten, and begin adding two-digit numbers in columns, keeping tens and ones lined up. Worksheets should mix a page of fact recall against the clock with column addition problems that do not need regrouping, and a few word problems where the child chooses to add rather than being told to. Regrouping across a ten in column addition is next year's step.
- Recall doubles and facts within 20 without counting
- Add two-digit numbers in columns, tens under tens
- Solve a word problem by choosing to add
- Use a known fact, like 5 + 5, to solve a near double
How to use these worksheets at home or in class
Fifteen to twenty minutes on most school days, split between a decodable passage with questions and a math page, matches what many first grade teachers assign. Keep base-ten blocks or bundled straws nearby so place value stays physical before it becomes purely written.
Start with the sheet that matches what your child can already do, then move one step up. Keep finished sheets in a folder: 1st Grade teachers often ask for evidence of practice, and children like seeing their own progress.
Is your child ready for 1st Grade addition work?
A child ready for this stage decodes CVC words automatically, writes a simple sentence with a capital letter and end punctuation, adds and subtracts fluently within 10, and counts and writes numerals confidently to 20.
Frequently asked questions
How do I help my six-year-old memorize addition facts instead of counting every time?
Start with the easiest groups: doubles like 4 + 4, and facts that make ten, such as 6 + 4, since both are useful anchors for working out others. Practice one small group of facts at a time with short, frequent drills rather than one long list, and connect new facts to known ones, such as 5 + 6 being one more than 5 + 5. Fingers used only for facts not yet secure is a normal, temporary stage.
What should a 1st Grade child be able to do in addition?
Six-year-olds recall many addition facts within 20 without counting, especially doubles and facts made from ten, and begin adding two-digit numbers in columns, keeping tens and ones lined up. Worksheets should mix a page of fact recall against the clock with column addition problems that do not need regrouping, and a few word problems where the child chooses to add rather than being told to. Regrouping across a ten in column addition is next year's step. A child ready for this stage decodes CVC words automatically, writes a simple sentence with a capital letter and end punctuation, adds and subtracts fluently within 10, and counts and writes numerals confidently to 20.
Do these worksheets follow the 1st Grade curriculum?
The sheets cover combining two groups into one, number bonds and doubles, counting on from a number and making ten, which sit inside the Common Core Grade 1 (1.OA, 1.NBT, RF.1.3) outcomes for 1st Grade. Year 1 / Year 2 (UK), Class 1 (India) use the same skills at this age, so the sheets also fit families following those programmes.
Are these 1st Grade addition worksheets free?
Yes. Each worksheet downloads free as a watermarked PDF once you create an account, with a limit of five a day. An annual membership ($20) removes the watermark and the limit for the whole library of over 1,000 worksheets and every printable pack.
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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
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