Word Problems Worksheet: Addition Practice for Young Learners
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.
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Month 11: Learning & Development | Ages 5-6
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- Topic:
- Addition Word Problems
- Skill:
- Word Problems: Solve simple addition and subtraction word problems.
- Pack:
- Page 11 of 28 in Month 11: Learning & Development | Ages 5-6.
How to use this worksheet
Read each word problem carefully aloud together. Count the objects described or use the numbers given in the story to figure out the total. Have your child write the answer in the box, then move to the next problem, encouraging them to retell the story in their own words before solving it.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Eraser
Extension activities
- 1Create your own word problems using objects around the house.
- 2Draw pictures to represent each word problem before solving it.
- 3Use small toys or counters to physically act out the addition.
- 4Turn mealtime into a word problem, like counting how many total pieces of fruit are on the table.
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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