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Learning fundamental math in kindergarten is crucial. It builds confidence and prepares children for more advanced concepts. Our kindergarten math category includes worksheets for early stages and slightly more advanced levels. They cover numbers, counting, measurement, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, we offer free worksheets on addition, subtraction, fractions, place value, graphs, and patterns. These materials are designed to be both fun and educational. You can use all our free math worksheets online, except for the premium collection. They serve as valuable tools for parents and teachers.

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Kindergarten Numbers Worksheets

Color By Number Worksheet
Numbers 1 to 5 Worksheet
Numbers 6 to 10 Worksheet
Coloring Numbers Worksheet
Color by Code Worksheet
Identifying Numbers Worksheet
Number Match Worksheet
Practice Writing Numbers Worksheet
Preschool Numbers Worksheet
Prime Numbers Worksheet
Snail Number Match Worksheet
Traceable Numbers Worksheet
Count and Match Numbers Worksheet
Number One Worksheet
Number Two Worksheet
Number Three Worksheet
Number Four Worksheet
Number Five Worksheet
Number Six Worksheet
Number Seven Worksheet
Number Eight Worksheet
Number Nine Worksheet
Number Ten Worksheet
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Kindergarten Addition Worksheets

Animal Picture Addition Worksheet
Color by Addition Worksheet
Column Addition with Pictures Worksheet
Spin the Wheel Addition Worksheet
Flower Picture Addition Worksheet
Easy Column Addition Worksheet
Simple Word Problem Addition Worksheet
Fruit Picture Addition Worksheet
Column Addition Worksheet
Olympics Math Worksheet
Cats Picture Addition Worksheet
Bug Picture Addition Worksheet
Fact Family Worksheet
Adding Pictures Worksheet
Add and Match Picture Addition Worksheet

Kindergarten Subtraction Worksheets

Basic Subtraction with Pictures Worksheet
Column Subtraction with Birds Worksheet
Subtraction Worksheet with Pictures
Starfish Subtraction Worksheet
Fruit Picture Subtraction Worksheet
Animal Picture Subtraction Worksheet
Subtract and Match Worksheet
Dinosaur Column Subtraction Worksheet
Simple Subtraction Word Problem Worksheet
Dinosaur Subtract and Match Worksheet
Ladybug Subtract and Match Worksheet
Ice Cream Subtraction Worksheet

Kindergarten Shapes Worksheets

Circle Worksheet
Square Worksheet
Rectangle Worksheet
Triangle Worksheet
Shapes Recognition Worksheet

Kindergarten Counting Worksheets

Counting Baby Chicks Worksheet
Counting Lesson Worksheet
Counting Cats Worksheet
Counting Dogs Worksheet
Count and Color Worksheet
Caterpillar Missing Number Worksheet
Chicken Missing Numbers Worksheet
Animal Counting Worksheet
Space Counting Worksheet
Spaceship Missing Numbers Worksheet
Ten-Tastic Counting Worksheet
Before and After Numbers Worksheet

Kindergarten More or Less Worksheets

Picture Comparison Worksheet
Comparing Numbers from 1 to 10 Worksheet
More or Less Activity Worksheet
Comparison Worksheet
More or Less Number Worksheet
Comparing Numbers Worksheet
Butterflies More or Less Worksheet

Kindergarten Measurement Worksheets

Measuring Height Worksheet
Measuring Length with a Ruler Worksheet
Weight Measurement Worksheet
Weight Comparison Worksheet
Animal Measurement Worksheet
Inches Worksheet
Heavier or Lighter Worksheet
Capacity Worksheet
Metric Measurement Worksheet
Pound Measurement Worksheet

Kindergarten Patterns Worksheets

Geometry Patterns Worksheet
Animal Patterns Worksheet
Number Patterns Worksheet

Kindergarten Making 10 Worksheets

Adding to 10 Worksheet
Color by Making 10 Worksheet
Caterpillar Making 10 Game Worksheet
Spin the Wheel Making 10 Worksheet
Let's Make 10 Worksheet

Kindergarten Place Value Worksheets

Apple Place Value Worksheet
Tens and Ones Worksheet
Egg Place Value Worksheet

Kindergarten Graphs Worksheets

Farm Animals Bar Graph Worksheet
Dinosaur Bar Graph Worksheet
Flower Bar Graph Worksheet
Fish Bar Graph Worksheet
Seashell Bar Graph Worksheet
Animal Coordinates Worksheet
Insect Coordinates Worksheet
Line Graph Worksheet

Kindergarten Fractions Worksheets

Equal Parts Worksheet Printable
Matching Halves of Shapes Worksheet
Draw the Other Half of Shapes Worksheet
Halves Worksheet
Fractions Worksheet

Kindergarten Time Worksheets

Telling Time Worksheet
Matching Clocks Worksheet
Cut-and-Paste Time Worksheet

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Opening your daily math lesson with a word problem of the day is an excellent way to set the stage for learning! Incorporate them at the start of your math block to build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a learning community. Students will get used to reading for meaning, while also identifying key information. Encourage students to write out equations and draw pictures to explain their thinking, since this helps them see the light when they are stuck!

Topics in these kindergarten math word problems cover addition, subtraction, comparison, number sense, comparing numbers, and measurement. Want this entire set of kindergarten math word problems in one easy document? Get your free PowerPoint bundle by submitting your email here . All you need to do is post one of the problems on your whiteboard or projector screen. Then let kids take it from there.

50 Kindergarten Math Word Problems

1. sue has 2 markers. tom has 3 markers. how many markers do they have all together.

$Sue has 2 markers. Tom has 3 markers. How many markers do they have all together?$

2. There are 4 red blocks on the rug. There are 4 yellow blocks on the rug. How many blocks are on the rug in all?

$There are 4 red blocks on the rug. There are 4 yellow blocks on the rug. How many blocks are on the rug in all?$

3. Sam has 3 marbles. Tim gave Sam 1 marble. How many marbles does Sam have now?

$Sam has 3 marbles. Tim gave Sam 1 marble. How many marbles does Sam have now?$

4. One cat is in the yard. 4 more cats come into the yard. How many cats are in the yard now?

$One cat is in the yard. 4 more cats come into the yard. How many cats are in the yard now?$

5. Jill had 7 toy cars. She got 3 more for her birthday. How many toy cars does Jill have now?

$Jill had 7 toy cars. She got 3 more for her birthday. How many toy cars does Jill have now?$

6. Ava has 2 more books than Lucy. Lucy has 6 books. How many books does Ava have?

$Ava has 2 more books than Lucy. Lucy has 6 books. How many books does Ava have?$

7. There are 7 red chairs and 2 green chairs at the table. How many chairs are at the table all together?

$There are 7 red chairs and 2 green chairs at the table. How many chairs are at the table all together?$

8. Pete put 2 pencils in his desk. There were 3 pencils in there already. How many pencils are in Pete’s desk now?

$Pete put 2 pencils in his desk. There were 3 pencils in there already. How many pencils are in Pete’s desk now?$

9. Tina has 4 jackets at home and 2 jackets at school. How many jackets does Tina have in all?

$Tina has 4 jackets at home and 2 jackets at school. How many jackets does Tina have in all?$

10. Bob has 5 more stamps than Bill. Bill has 2 stamps. How many stamps does Bob have?

$Bob has 5 more stamps than Bill. Bill has 2 stamps. How many stamps does Bob have?$

11. James has 5 flowers. He gives Lisa 3 flowers. How many flowers does James have left?

$James has 5 flowers. He gives Lisa 3 flowers. How many flowers does James have left?$

12. 8 birds were on the playground. 5 birds flew away. How many birds are still on the playground?

$8 birds were on the playground. 5 birds flew away. How many birds are still on the playground?$

13. Karen had 4 peanuts. She ate 3 of them. How many peanuts does Karen have left?

$Karen had 4 peanuts. She ate 3 of them. How many peanuts does Karen have left?$

14. There are 6 boxes on the truck. 4 boxes are blue. The rest are green. How many boxes are green?

$There are 6 boxes on the truck. 4 boxes are blue. The rest are green. How many boxes are green?$

15. Frank has 7 donuts. If he gives 3 away, how many donuts will he have left?

$Frank has 7 donuts. If he gives 3 away, how many donuts will he have left?$

16. Tim had 5 balls at home. He took 1 ball to school. How many balls did he leave at home?

$Tim had 5 balls at home. He took 1 ball to school. How many balls did he leave at home?$

17. There are 10 pieces of fruit in the bowl. 2 are apples. The rest of the fruit are oranges. How many oranges are in the bowl?

$There are 10 pieces of fruit in the bowl. 2 are apples. The rest of the fruit are oranges. How many oranges are in the bowl?$

18. Kris has 5 stickers. She gives Dave 4 of her stickers. How many stickers does Kris have left?

$Kris has 5 stickers. She gives Dave 4 of her stickers. How many stickers does Kris have left?$

19. Lisa drew 4 pictures. Kelly drew 6 pictures. Who drew more pictures? How many more?

$Lisa drew 4 pictures. Kelly drew 6 pictures. Who drew more pictures? How many more?$

20. Malik has 10 balls of clay. He gives 10 of the clay balls to Rob. How many clay balls does Malik have now?

$Malik has 10 balls of clay. He gives 10 of the clay balls to Rob. How many clay balls does Malik have now?$

21. Sara wants to make 8 cards. She already made 4 of them. How many more cards does Sara need to make?

$Sara wants to make 8 cards. She already made 4 of them. How many more cards does Sara need to make?$

22. The class sang 5 songs. They want to sing 10 songs. How many more songs does the class want to sing?

$The class sang 5 songs. They want to sing 10 songs. How many more songs does the class want to sing?$

23. Rose had some beads on her bracelet. She got 3 more beads and put them on. Now she has 6 beads all together. How many beads did Rose have at the start?

$Rose had some beads on her bracelet. She got 3 more beads and put them on. Now she has 6 beads all together. How many beads did Rose have at the start?$

24. Mr. Jones had 4 pens. He bought some more pens. Now he has 6 pens. How many pens did he buy?

$Mr. Jones had 4 pens. He bought some more pens. Now he has 6 pens. How many pens did he buy?$

25. Lilly has 3 pink hats, 2 white hats, and 1 purple hat. How many hats does Lilly have in all?

$Lilly has 3 pink hats, 2 white hats, and 1 purple hat. How many hats does Lilly have in all?$

26. Pat has 4 erasers. Ken has 2 erasers. Jason has 2 erasers. How many erasers do they have all together?

$Pat has 4 erasers. Ken has 2 erasers. Jason has 2 erasers. How many erasers do they have all together?$

27. There were some animals in the barnyard. There were 5 goats, 4 cows, and 1 sheep. How many animals were in the barnyard all together?

$There were some animals in the barnyard. There were 5 goats, 4 cows, and 1 sheep. How many animals were in the barnyard all together?$

28. South Street has some houses on it. 3 houses are blue, 1 house is gray, and 4 houses are white. How many houses are on South Street?

$South Street has some houses on it. 3 houses are blue, 1 house is gray, and 4 houses are white. How many houses are on South Street?$

29. Meg has a cat, 2 dogs, and a parrot. How many pets does Meg have?

$Meg has a cat, 2 dogs, and a parrot. How many pets does Meg have?$

30. Ken likes to plant trees. He planted 7 pine trees, 2 oak trees, and 0 spruce trees. How many trees did Ken plant all together?

$Ken likes to plant trees. He planted 7 pine trees, 2 oak trees, and 0 spruce trees. How many trees did Ken plant all together?$

31. Ms. Matho gave her class this pattern and asked them to finish it: 3, 4, 5, 6, , . What should the last two numbers be?

$Ms. Matho gave her class this pattern and asked them to finish it: 3, 4, 5, 6, __, __. What should the last two numbers be?$

32. Ian has a pattern on his shirt. It was blue stripe, red stripe, blue stripe, red stripe. What color is the next stripe?

$Ian has a pattern on his shirt. It was blue stripe, red stripe, blue stripe, red stripe. What color is the next stripe?$

33. The countdown started. The class called out, “10, 9, 8, 7, 6…” What were the next two numbers they called out?

$The countdown started. The class called out, “10, 9, 8, 7, 6…” What were the next two numbers they called out?$

34. Joan was counting her socks by two’s. She had 4 pair of socks. How many socks is that all together?

$Joan was counting her socks by two’s. She had 4 pair of socks. How many socks is that all together?$

35. Faith’s hat has a letter pattern on it. It goes A,B,C, A,B,C. What letter comes after B in the pattern?

$Faith’s hat has a letter pattern on it. It goes A,B,C, A,B,C. What letter comes after B in the pattern?$

36. Larry has 12 stamps. Barry has 11 stamps. Who has more stamps?

$Larry has 12 stamps. Barry has 11 stamps. Who has more stamps?$

37. There were 20 yellow backpacks. There were 19 blue backpacks. Which color were most of the backpacks?

$There were 20 yellow backpacks. There were 19 blue backpacks. Which color were most of the backpacks?$

38. Jessica had some crayons. Pam had 15 crayons. Jessica had 2 more crayons than Pam. How many crayons did Jessica have?

$Jessica had some crayons. Pam had 15 crayons. Jessica had 2 more crayons than Pam. How many crayons did Jessica have?$

39. Stan had 14 pennies. Dave had 9 pennies. Who had less pennies?

$Stan had 14 pennies. Dave had 9 pennies. Who had less pennies?$

40. Beth was 8 years old. Her sister, Lori was 10 years old. Who is older? How much older?

$Beth was 8 years old. Her sister, Lori was 10 years old. Who is older? How much older?$

41. The stick was 10 inches long. It was painted red and white. 5 inches of the stick were red. How much of the stick was white?

$The stick was 10 inches long. It was painted red and white. 5 inches of the stick were red. How much of the stick was white?$

42. Frisky the cat weighs 6 pounds. Mittens the cat weighs 9 pounds. Which cat weighs more? How much more?

$Frisky the cat weighs 6 pounds. Mittens the cat weighs 9 pounds. Which cat weighs more? How much more?$

43. 17 is Chan’s lucky number. The number that comes before Chan’s is Ming’s lucky number. What is Ming’s lucky number?

$17 is Chan’s lucky number. The number that comes before Chan’s is Ming’s lucky number. What is Ming’s lucky number?$

44. The buses are all lined up in number order. The #12 bus is Juan’s bus. What number bus comes right after Juan’s bus?

$The buses are all lined up in number order. The #12 bus is Juan’s bus. What number bus comes right after Juan’s bus?$

45. Stacey practiced soccer for 6 hours last week. Emily practiced soccer for 4 hours last week. Who practiced soccer longer? How much longer?

$Stacey practiced soccer for 6 hours last week. Emily practiced soccer for 4 hours last week. Who practiced soccer longer? How much longer?$

46. Mrs. Tang’s class got 18 new books from the book fair. Mr. Smith’s class got 15 new books from the book fair. Which class got more new books from the book fair?

$Mrs. Tang’s class got 18 new books from the book fair. Mr. Smith’s class got 15 new books from the book fair. Which class got more new books from the book fair?$

47. There are 10 children at the lunch table. 4 are boys. The rest are girls. How many children at the lunch table are girls?

$There are 10 children at the lunch table. 4 are boys. The rest are girls. How many children at the lunch table are girls?$

48. The doors in the school are in number order. Carol is in Room #11. Delia is in the room right before Carol’s. What room is Delia in?

$The doors in the school are in number order. Carol is in Room #11. Delia is in the room right before Carol’s. What room is Delia in?$

49. There are 3 boxes. The pink box has 4 balls in it. The orange box has 2 balls in it. The black box has 2 more balls than the pink box. Which box has the most balls? How many are in that box?

$There are 3 boxes. The pink box has 4 balls in it. The orange box has 2 balls in it. The black box has 2 more balls than the pink box. Which box has the most balls? How many are in that box?$

50. Jon likes to draw. He does 1 drawing every day after school. How many drawings does he do every week?

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Our word problems worksheets are best attempted after a student is familiar with the underlying skill. We include many mixed word problems or word problems with irrelevant data so that students must think about the problem carefully rather than just apply a formulaic solution.

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Subtracting 1-digit numbers
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Mixed addition & subtraction
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1,2 and 3-digit addition word problems
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Mixed addition and subtraction
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Lengths - adding / subtracting / comparing (customary and metric)
Time and elapsed time (1/2 hour intervals)
Time and elapsed time (5 minute intervals)
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Writing fractions word problems
Comparing fractions

Grade 3 word problems worksheets

Simple addition word problems (numbers under 100)
Addition in columns (numbers under 1,000)
Mental subtraction
Subtraction in columns (2-3 digits)
Simple multiplication (1-digit by 1 or 2-digit)
Multiplying multiples of 10
Multiplication in columns
Simple division
Long division with remainders (numbers 1-100)
Mixed multiplication and division word problems
Identifying, comparing and simplifying fractions
Adding and subtracting fractions (like denominators)
Length word problems
Time word problems (nearest 1 minute)
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Volume and capacity word problems
Word problems with variables

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Four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
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Writing and comparing fractions
Multiplying fractions by whole numbers
Adding and subtracting decimals (up to 3 terms)
Length word problems (customary and metric units)
Time word problems (including am vs pm)
Money word problems (with decimal notation)
Shopping word problems

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Mixed 4 operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
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Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers (like and unlike denominators)
Multiplying and dividing fractions
Mixed operations with fractions (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Decimals word problems (add, subtract, multiply)
Mass and weight word problems (oz, lbs / gm, kg)
Variables and expressions word problems
Variables and equations word problems
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheets

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Subtract within 5: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

A fun, summer-themed worksheet designed to enhance students' subtraction skills with problems up to 5.

$Create and Solve Your Own Story Problem Worksheet$

Create and Solve Your Own Story Problem Worksheet

Help your child revise subtraction by creating and solving your own story problem.

$Solve Addition Word Problems Worksheet$

Solve Addition Word Problems Worksheet

Assess your math skills by solving addition word problems in this worksheet.

$Subtract within 5: Halloween Word Problems - Worksheet$

Subtract within 5: Halloween Word Problems Worksheet

Spooky themed worksheet to master subtraction within 5 through fun Halloween word problems!

All Word Problems Worksheets

$Represent Word Problems as Math Expressions Worksheet$

Represent Word Problems as Math Expressions Worksheet

Dive into this worksheet by practicing to represent word problems as math expressions.

$Identify Math Expression for Word Problems Worksheet$

Identify Math Expression for Word Problems Worksheet

Learners must identify math expressions for word problems to enhance their math skills.

$Story Problems on Addition and Subtraction Worksheet$

Story Problems on Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

Solve story problems on addition and subtraction to strengthen your math skills.

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Make a Story Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by practicing to make a story.

$Create Your Own Word Problems Worksheet$

Create Your Own Word Problems Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to create your own word problems.

$Choose the Correct Operation— Add or Subtract Worksheet$

Choose the Correct Operation— Add or Subtract Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by choosing the correct operation— Add or Subtract.

$Select the Correct Model Worksheet$

Select the Correct Model Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by selecting the correct model.

$Represent the Scenarios Using Equations Worksheet$

Represent the Scenarios Using Equations Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to represent the given scenarios using equations.

$Complete the Word Problem Model Worksheet$

Complete the Word Problem Model Worksheet

Boost your ability to complete the word problem model by printing this playful worksheet.

$Complete the Model to Write Equations Worksheet$

Complete the Model to Write Equations Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to complete the model to write equations.

$Complete the Model Using Clues Worksheet$

Complete the Model Using Clues Worksheet

Assess your math skills by completing the model using clues in this worksheet.

$Write the Equation using Clues Worksheet$

Write the Equation using Clues Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to write the equation using clues.

$Use Clues to Complete the Model Worksheet$

Use Clues to Complete the Model Worksheet

Help your child revise subtraction by solving to use clues to complete the model.

$Solve Word Problems on Comparison Worksheet$

Solve Word Problems on Comparison Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to solve word problems on comparison.

$Complete the Bar Model Worksheet$

Complete the Bar Model Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to complete the bar model.

$Complete Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet$

Complete Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Learners must complete 'Part-Part-Whole' models to enhance their math skills.

$Select the Correct Equation Worksheet$

Select the Correct Equation Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by selecting the correct equation.

$Solve Word Problems Using Bar Models Worksheet$

Solve Word Problems Using Bar Models Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to solve word problems using bar models.

$Use Bar Models to Compare and Solve Worksheet$

Use Bar Models to Compare and Solve Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to help you use bar models to compare and solve.

$Add or Subtract within 5: Summer Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Summer-themed worksheet for students to practice adding or subtracting within 5 through word problems.

$Add or Subtract within 10: Summer Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Summer-themed worksheet challenging students to solve addition or subtraction problems within 10.

$Add or Subtract within 5: Halloween Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Halloween Word Problems Worksheet

Spooky-themed worksheet to practice adding and subtracting within 5 using Halloween word problems.

$Add or Subtract within 10: Halloween Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Halloween Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in this Halloween-themed worksheet, solving fun addition and subtraction problems within 10.

$Add or Subtract within 5: Christmas Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Christmas Word Problems Worksheet

Fun, festive worksheet for students to practice addition and subtraction within 5, Christmas style!

$Add or Subtract within 10: Christmas Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Christmas Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in festive math fun with this worksheet, solving addition and subtraction problems within 10, Christmas theme!

$Add or Subtract within 5: Shopping Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Shopping Word Problems Worksheet

This worksheet features shopping-themed word problems, requiring addition or subtraction within 5.

$Add or Subtract within 10: Shopping Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Shopping Word Problems Worksheet

Exciting worksheet tasking students to solve shopping-themed addition and subtraction problems within 10.

$Add or Subtract within 5: Travel Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Travel Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging travel-themed worksheet focused on solving addition and subtraction problems within 5.

$Add or Subtract within 10: Travel Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Travel Word Problems Worksheet

This worksheet combines travel-themed word problems with addition and subtraction exercises for numbers within 10.

$Add or Subtract within 5: Sports Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Sports Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging sports-themed worksheet focusing on solving addition and subtraction problems within 5.

$Add or Subtract within 10: Sports Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Sports Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in this sports-themed worksheet, mastering addition and subtraction within 10 through word problems!

$Add or Subtract within 5: Cooking Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Cooking Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in this fun cooking-themed worksheet, solving addition or subtraction problems within 5!

$Add or Subtract within 10: Cooking Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Cooking Word Problems Worksheet

A fun, cooking-themed worksheet where students solve addition and subtraction problems within 10.

$Add or Subtract within 5: Winter Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Winter Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging winter-themed worksheet for students to practice addition and subtraction within 5.

$Add or Subtract within 10: Winter Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Winter Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging winter-themed worksheet helping students to master addition and subtraction within 10.

$Add or Subtract within 5: Easter Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Easter Word Problems Worksheet

Easter-themed worksheet for students to solve addition and subtraction problems within 5.

$Add or Subtract within 10: Easter Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Easter Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging Easter-themed worksheet to solve addition and subtraction problems within 10.

$Add or Subtract within 5: Thanksgiving Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 5: Thanksgiving Word Problems Worksheet

Thanksgiving-themed worksheet for students to practice adding or subtracting within 5 using word problems.

$Add or Subtract within 10: Thanksgiving Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add or Subtract within 10: Thanksgiving Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging Thanksgiving-themed worksheet for students to practice addition and subtraction within 10.

$Part-Part-Whole Model Problems Worksheet$

Part-Part-Whole Model Problems Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice 'Part-Part-Whole' model problems like a math legend!

$Add within 5: Summer Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add within 5: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging summer-themed worksheet with word problems to enhance addition skills within 5.

$Add within 5: Halloween Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add within 5: Halloween Word Problems Worksheet

Spooky-themed worksheet for practicing addition within 5 through Halloween word problems.

$Add within 5: Christmas Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add within 5: Christmas Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in festive math fun with this Christmas-themed worksheet, adding numbers within 5.

$Add within 5: Shopping Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add within 5: Shopping Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging worksheet with a shopping theme to help students master addition within 5 through word problems.

$Add within 5: Travel Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add within 5: Travel Word Problems Worksheet

This worksheet combines fun travel-themed scenarios with math problems, requiring students to add numbers within 5.

$Add within 5: Sports Word Problems - Worksheet$

Add within 5: Sports Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging sports-themed worksheet designed to strengthen students' ability to add within 5.

What are Word Problems?

Word problems are made up of a few sentences that describe a scenario that must be addressed using mathematics as a tool. This means that rather than numbers, vital information is conveyed through words. For kindergarteners, math word problems consist of addition and subtraction only.

For any instructor, teaching maths word problems can be difficult. Consider the wide range of abilities that kindergarteners must possess - they must first read and comprehend the material and then apply them using the correct math ideas.

This is not a simple task. However, it is critical for children's learning. We don't want kindergarteners to memorize math facts for the sake of memorizing them. This will only get them so far.

However, word problems do not need to be dreadful! With these simple word problems for beginners, kids can learn to read and perform math all at once.

Worksheets for Making Practicing Fun

There are numerous printable word problems worksheets for kindergarteners available that help kids by counting objects to the addition of multiple large numbers in columns. These are free, printable, easy-to-use worksheets with fun-filled math problems that are beyond perfect for kindergarteners.

Students can use their addition skills to tackle real-world situations in these kindergarten activities. All of the questions are solved using single-digit addition, and the totals are all less than ten. Reading the problem, sketching items, and counting and adding to answer it are all priorities.

These dynamic and educational activities will help children practice addition and subtraction abilities while adhering to the common core standards. Continue reading to learn how to use these math word problems in your classroom with suggestions and ideas.

How a Worksheet Works

A worksheet will help your youngster improve their comprehension of word problems. Students must recollect principles linked to addition and subtraction and discover the answer on the worksheet to progress in the topic.

These worksheets make learning fun, cover the entire curriculum, and are safe and easy to use.

Benefits of Word Problems Worksheets

Providing kindergarteners with the opportunity to engage in word problem solving comes with several advantages:

Encourages the development of mathematical reasoning
Allows students to communicate their mathematical concepts
Enables them to practice specific operations regularly
Makes working on word problems interesting and enjoyable

It is the responsibility of the trainers and educators to ensure that all standards are met while preparing word problems worksheets for kindergarteners.

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Check out these easy and fun FREE math word problems that are perfect for Kindergarten students. These interactive and engaging activities are common core aligned and will help students practice addition and subtraction skills. Keep reading to get tips and ideas on how to use these FREE math word problems in your classroom.

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Teaching math word problems can be challenging for any teacher. Think about the multitude of skills students need to use to succeed. First they need to read and understand the text. Then apply the correct math concepts.

This is no easy task. But it is important for kids to learn. Think about it. We do not want students to simply memorize math facts. That only takes them so far.

Our goal is to help each student develop a conceptual understanding and then fluency. Exploring math through word problems helps build a deep understanding of the different operations.

Benefits of Math Word Problems

Providing opportunities for students to engage in problem solving has multiple benefits. It helps

Develops mathematical reasoning
Provides opportunities to communicate mathematical thinking
Gives ongoing practice with specific operations
Keeps math interesting and relevant.

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Common Core Connections

As teachers it our responsibility to make sure all the common core standards are covered. So it is helpful to list those that are covered with each lesson.

Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings 1 , sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation

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What is word problem in mathematics?

A math word problem consists of a few sentences describing a scenario that needs to be solved using a mathematical calculation. This means that the important information is presented as text rather than numerals.

Today we are focusing on math word problems that involve addition and subtraction.

The Types of Word Problems

There are 4 types of word problems students can solve. These are

Put together

These problems involve two or more groups of objects. We put the groups together to find the total. These problems cover the basic concept of addition.

Suzie has 4 blocks and Julia has 3 blocks. How many blocks do the girls have together?

These problems start with one group of objects and then add on another group. The result is a larger group. These problems help transition Kinders from counting every object to counting on. For example

There were three frogs in the pond, then 2 more frogs hopped into the pond. How many frogs do we have in the pond now?

Students could count every frog in the pond, but we want our students to understand it is faster to start with 3 and count on to 5

Related: Try our FREE add on activity based on the counting book Ten Flashing Fireflies

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In these problems we start with a group of objects. Then we take away some of the objects and are left with a smaller group than what we started with. This is the basic concept of subtraction.

Peter had 8 jellybeans in a bag. He ate 4 jellybeans from the bag. How many jellybeans are left in the bag?

These problems start with a group know as the total. We break up the total into two or more smaller groups. Example

Kristen grew 8 flowers. 6 of her flowers were red and the rest were yellow. How many flowers were yellow?

How do you solve math problems for kids?

Our focus is helping our students to understand the problem that needs to be solved, rather than teaching the key words. Words like how many, altogether, or left can be helpful. But sometimes they can be misleading or missing.

Use math word problems through the day

As you go through the school day, take the opportunity to use math problems. Take advantage of everyday examples to help build students’ understanding.

We have 4 green cushions and 3 yellow cushions. How many cushions do we have altogether?
I have 4 books. Who else needs to hand in their book? Now I have 5 more books. How many do I have altogether?
We have 10 pencils in this box, and I will hand out 6 pencils. How many pencils will I have left in the box?
I have 9 pencils in this box. 4 of them are green and the rest are yellow. How many are yellow?

What are the 5 steps in solving word problems?

In Kindergarten we will encourage students to act out the scenarios, so they can see and experience the word problems. Start with classroom objects and then move onto worksheets with manipulatives to do this.

There are five main steps

Read through the problem and talk about all the components.
Circle or underline all the numbers
Use manipulatives to act out the problem. Students can also draw it out.
Write the number sentence
Solve the number sentence

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Free Printable Worksheets

We’ve created some free printable worksheets to help students practice math word problems. There are four worksheets to cover each type of word problem.

The worksheets use multiple tools to help students solve the problem. They include paper manipulatives that must be cut out. Some of the worksheets use ten frames and others have number lines. Each worksheet encourages the students to write down the number sentence

Put together problems

These are the simplest math word problems and use paper manipulatives. Children will cut out the butterflies, glue them to the picture and count the total.

Add on Problem

This worksheet uses a number line to help the children count on. They will also cut out the birds and place them on the branch.

The worksheet starts with the total number and takes objects away. Students will cut out 6 frogs, place the total down and then remove 2 from the pond.

These are the hardest problems for Kinders to tackle. The worksheet provides a space to act out the problem. Children can cut out 8 flowers, color 6 of them red and the rest yellow. We’ve also included a ten sqaure. Use buttons or the flowers. Then fill out the blanks, create the number sentence and solve the equation.

Some ideas for using these worksheets?

They would be great for morning work or homework. You could also use them as math warmups. Pair kids up to work on the problems together or send them home as homework.

How do you teach students to do math word problems? Leave a comment below.

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Kindergarten Math Questions

Kindergarten math talk questions, kindergarten addition and subtraction story problems:, first grade fun math questions, first grade math talk questions, second grade math questions, fun math games for kids.

Are you looking for fun math questions to ask your kids? If so, this list is a great way to get started.

Here, you will find a combination of word problems, brain teasers, and grade level math talks for kindergarten, first, and second grade.

Kids used to think of a math question as a trick – being nearly impossible to find the correct answer or solve the math equation how they were expected to.

With the new wave of mathematic standards, teachers are finding a creative way to encourage and support kids through difficult problems.

Basic math skills start prior to kindergarten. Sorting and counting with your kids are the best ways to begin teaching the basic concept of number sense.

During early kindergarten, young kids find math fun.

A typical kindergarten curriculum will start off with classic games to teach shapes, position words, a simple number sequence, and numbers to 5.

Towards the second half of the year, kindergarten aged students will begin learning problem solving with addition and subtraction.

Here are some examples of the questions used in my Kindergarten Math Talks for the first half of the school year.

These math talks are the perfect way to get the kids engaged in good conversations about any math concept.

How many crayons can fit in a box?
How many wheels are on a bus?
Estimate how many tissues are in a box.
How many books can you fit in your backpack?
Look around the room. How many chairs do you see?
A gingerbread man has two eyes. If there were 4 gingerbread men, how many eyes would there be?
Tell me a number more than 4 and less than 11.
How many colors are in the rainbow?
There are 3 friends playing in the rain. How many rainboots do they need?
How many pockets are you wearing today?
Which would you rather use to measure a Christmas tree: a roll of ribbon, or a candy cane? Why?

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Below are some simple story problems for a math lesson to review basic math facts.

Noah has eight pop-its and Elijah has two pop-its. How many pop-its do they have all together?
Three red marbles and three green marbles are on the table. How many marbles are on the table?
There are four small marshmallows and two big marshmallows. How many marshmallows are there all together?
Ben has four peaches. Sarah has three peaches. How many peaches do they have in all?
William has three oranges. Michael has four more oranges than William. How many oranges does Michael have?
James has three marbles. James gives two marbles to Mason. How many marbles does James have left now?
William equal toys as Bobby. Bobby has two toys. How many toys does William have?
Four marbles are in the basket. Three are red and the rest are green. How many marbles are green?
Ben has 8 crayons. He gives 7 crayons to Mia. How many crayons does Ben have left?
Brad has seven rocks. Noah has five fewer rocks than Brad. How many rocks does Noah have?
Two pizzas are on the table. If 4 kids eat pizza, how much will be left? How do you know?
Nine balls are in the basket. Three balls are taken out of the basket. How many balls are left in the basket?
19 peaches are on the table. Then Allison bumps into the table, and six peaches fall off. How many peaches are left on the table?

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In 1st grade, the math teacher will review the basic math facts, such as identifying and writing numbers to 20, counting sets of objects, one more one less, and tens frames.

Throughout the year, easy math riddles and fun games can be used as a fun way to teach math.

Here are samples from the open-ended math talk cards in the First Grade Math Talks bundle. They are perfect for kids who have a hard time with problem-solving skills.

As they hear their peers express their strategies, it gives them strategies without feeling they have to solve hard math problems .

The most important part of teaching math in elementary school is to encourage critical thinking – not the traditional “only one way to solve a problem” thinking.

Here are some examples from the First Grade Math Talk collection. Again, these are open-ended math questions to focus more on problem solving and critical thinking rather than a right/wrong answer.

It’s time to play a board game. Which spinner do you want? The one with 2 numbers, or the spinner with 6 numbers. Why?
Which takes more snow to build: One igloo or 20 snowballs?
What is a number more than 50 and less than 62?
What do you notice about this number sequence: 15, 20, 25, 30, 35
We have a box of 25 crayons. Is that even or odd?
Which would take less time: cleaning your room or reading a book?
What shapes do you see around the classroom?

1st Grade Addition Story Problems:

In the fridge, there are 4 stacks of chocolate puddings, 7 stacks of brownies and 5 stacks of pasta salad. How many stacks of dessert are there?
There are 9 pots of noodle soup, and 8 pots of vegetable soup. How many pots of soup are there?
There are 4 girls on the swings, and 6 boys on the slide. How many kids are on the playground?
We are going on a field trip. 15 kids packed sandwiches. 3 kids packed lunchables. How many lunches will we take on the field trip?
Write the addition sentence that fits this: “Skyler read 15 books. 7 were Dogman books, and 8 were Junie B. Jones books.”

1st Grade Telling Time Questions:

School starts at 9 o’clock in the morning and ends 6 hours later. What time does school end?
The second recess is at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, which is 2 hours after the first recess. When is the first recess?
The principal started a meeting on Monday at 10 o’clock in the morning. The meeting ended at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. How long was the meeting?
All students left the school at 3 o’clock. The teacher stayed for 3 more hours. When did the teacher leave school?
The kids went on a field trip at 9:00 am. It took them 2 hours to see everything and get back to school. What time do you think they got back?

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1st Grade Measurement Questions:

There are measurement questions in each set of the First Grade Math Talks . Those questions are open-ended and are based on the pictures used on the cards and slides.

The questions below, however, are more straight forward and are asking for a specific answer.

Jacob’s scissors are 7 inches long. Sean’s scissors are 2 inches shorter than Jacob’s. How long are Sean’s scissors?
Their mother gives the boys two pieces of strings to use. Sean’s string is 8 inches long and Jacob’s is 5 inches long. What is the total length of their strings?
The yellow crayon is used up more than the grey crayon. The grey crayon is 3 inches longer than the yellow crayon. If the yellow crayon is 1 inch long, how long is the grey crayon?
Holden’s stick is 9 inches long, and Brooklyn’s stick is 5 inches long. Who has a longer stick?
There are 3 tubes of paint. The blue one is 5 inches long. The red one is 3 inches long, and the yellow one is 7 inches long. How much longer is the yellow one compared to the blue one?
There are two glue sticks. The longer one is 5 inches long. The shorter one is 2 inches shorter. How long is the shorter glue stick?

Here are sample questions from the Second Grade Math Talk Collection:

The train arrives at the North Pole at 9pm. If it takes 5 hours to get there, what time should we leave?
What is 640 in expanded form? What other number can you make using the numerals 6, 4, and 0?
Which would you buy? A dozen large donuts for $6.00 or 2 dozen mini donuts for $7.00?
We have 20 pieces of candy. Some pieces are blue and some are orange. How many can we have of each?
Tell me an equation that equals your age.

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Second Grade Fractions:

There are 15 goldfish in the aquarium. 4 goldfish are orange, and 11 are silver in color. What fraction of the fish are silver?
There are 5 rabbits on display. 3 of the rabbits are white and 2 of them are grey. What fraction of rabbits are grey?
There are 6 cats waiting to be adopted. 4 of them are kittens. What fraction of the cats are kittens?
There are 9 packs of pet food on the shelf. 5 of them are for cats and the rest of them are for dogs. What fraction of the food is for dogs?
The pet store has 8 people working there. Two eighths of the people are working in the grooming center. Three eighths of them are working at the cashier. The rest of them are helping customers in the store. How many staff members are helping customers?

2nd Grade Money Counting Problems:

Lucas has 2 one-dollar bills, 3 dimes and 3 nickels. How much money does Lucas have?
Scarlett has $5.60, and her sister gives her 2 quarters. How much money does Scarlett have?
Owen has $2.35, and he spends 1 dime and 3 nickels. How much money does he have?
Ethan has 1 five-dollar bill and 4 quarters. After he spends 60 cents, how much money does he have?
Ella has 4 one-dollar bills, 3 quarters and 5 dimes. Logan has 1 five-dollar bill and 1 nickel. Who has more money?
Dan has 2 one-dollar bills, 1 quarter and 2 dimes. Joe has 3 one-dollar bills and 3 nickels. After Joe gives Dan all his coins, who has less money?

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2nd Grade Addition and Subtraction Questions:

The plastic Christmas tree comes in 3 parts. The bottom part has 8 branches. The middle part has 6 branches, and the top part has 4 branches. How many branches are there in total?
We have 9 strings of silver lights, and 6 strings of gold lights. 2 silver light strings are broken. How many good light strings are left?
Last week, we bought two boxes of pop-its. Each box has 4 red pop-its, and 4 blue pop-its. How many pop-its do we have?
A string of lights has 16 light bulbs, but 8 of them are broken. Jack only has 4 replacement bulbs. How many light bulbs are working?
In a box of candy, there are nine candy bars and nine ring pops. Three of the ring pops broke. How many pieces of candy do we have left?
Write the number sentence that fits this: “Jack made 5 ornaments to hang on the tree and Emma made 9 ornaments to hang on the tree. Emma made 4 more ornaments than Jack.”

Here is a small collection of games to practice math. There are easy math trivia questions, math apps, logic puzzles, magic squares and more.

Magic Magnetic Building Blocks
Magic Square Puzzle Activity Book
Easy Math Riddles for Smart Kids
Numbers Bingo Game
Magnetic Pizza Fractions

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Learning how to approach and solve problems early in life, not only helps children enjoy and look forward to sorting them out, it also helps them make and keep friends.

Preschool and kindergarten problem solving activities give children an opportunity to use skills they have learned previously and give you an opening to teach new problem solving strategies.

Introduce the vocabulary of solving problems with stories, puppets and everyday situations that occur. “We only have 10 apples but there are 20 students. This is a problem . Let’s think of some ways that we can solve this problem ?”

Use terms like, “a different way, let’s brainstorm, that’s a challenge, let’s think of some different solutions”.

How do I develop a problem solving approach?

Asking children questions such as , “How would you…?” or “Show me how you could…?”, help set the stage for teaching with a problem solving approach. Keep problem solving topics about subjects that interest the students. Kids are constantly trying to problem solve as they play.

Students are learning to:

Identify problems or challenges
Fact find (what do I know, what have I tried)
Think of ways to solve the problem (brainstorm, creative thinking, generate ideas)
Test their ideas

What preschool and kindergarten problem solving strategies can I teach?

Young children need real objects, pictures, diagrams, and models to solve problems. Start with real objects and move slowly to diagrams and pictures. Any of the following problem solving strategies will help them work through the four steps above:

using objects
acting the problem out
looking for patterns
guessing and checking
drawing pictures
making a graph
teach with projects

Play creates classroom opportunities for problem solving

Perhaps a child is getting frustrated as he/she plays with blocks. To help him/her focus on the problem ask questions such as:

What are you trying to do with your blocks?
What isn’t working?
What have you tried?
Can you think of another way to stack the blocks?
What else can you try?

Encourage creative thinking

Reinforce creative thinking, not results. The ability to solve problems and think creativity is important.

Talk about the different ways the child tried to solve the problem rather than the outcome. “Joe tried three different ways to stack the blocks. That was a great effort, Joe.”

Social classroom problem solving opportunities are abundant

Identify the problem – Talk about the problem. For instance, some children may be worried because other kids are hiding the center markers for the play center and giving them to their friends. Other kids are not getting turns.
Fact find – There are only 4 center markers for the play center because it is small and more than 4 kids would be too crowded. Some kids are hiding them so they can play with the same children each time.
Brainstorm ideas – How can everyone have turns? What ideas do you have? What could we try?
Test the idea – Let’s try that idea and meet again tomorrow and see how its working.

Investigating and Problem Solving

Using short periods of time examining and investigating objects, such as feathers or rocks, captures children’s attention and challenges them to inquire, to develop mind sets of being problem solvers and to think independently. Find a sample lesson here…

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Is it time to introduce kindergarten math word problems?

Math word problems use sentences to describe a mathematical problem rather than numerals. At the kindergarten level, math concepts are mostly taught through play, which is supplemented by purposeful teaching. Here are some engaging ways to introduce kindergarten math word problems to your child that go beyond just worksheets!

Let’s face it: Worksheets aren’t the most exciting way for little ones to learn. Sure, they can be fun sometimes, but why stop there! Try taking your at-home math up a notch by combining worksheets with some of these fun ways to teach math.

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Where to begin: Math concepts

By the end of kindergarten, your child should be able to count to 10 and to complete basic addition and subtraction with quantities up to 10. They will also learn how to subitize (count objects in groups rather than individually), pattern, measure, and will have basic financial literacy, among other skills.

When you’re thinking about introducing math word problems to your little one, keep these longer-term goals in mind! In the beginning, establishing a solid number sense is the most important thing.

Keep it simple when solving word problems

Math word problems can be tricky for some learners! Take it slow, take it easy, and remember that your kindies are learning math and literacy at the same time. That’s a lot for little ones to take in! Also, make sure that you create problems with sums or differences no higher than 10.

Here are some examples of math word problems you could ask kindergarten students:

There are two fish in the pond. Three more fish swim into the pond. How many fish are in the pond now?
Daisy has three toy cars and Bruno has three toy cars. How many cars to they have if they put them together?
There are three jackets in the cubby. Everett puts on one jacket and goes outside. How many jackets are left in the cubby?

Questions like “how many” (“how many pencils” or “how many crayons”) are there are perfect for practicing sums. Simple math problems word problems are a great jumping-off point for learning, and applying them to real-world examples is better than just asking them to simply memorize math facts.

Another bonus to using real-world examples is that you can encourage students to practice mathematical thinking and mathematical reasoning with everyday examples.

Solving math word problems

Here are the steps to take when working through math word problems

Find the important information and figure out whether you are adding or subtracting
Circle the numbers
Important words give us clues to help create the problem. If you see “in all,” “combined,” “in total,” “more than,” etc., you are adding. If you see “left,” “take away,” “fewer,” etc., you are subtracting.
Physical and visual aids provide deeper understanding
This is where you translate from a word problem to an equation: 2+2=4

Hands-on activities

Math can be a confusing subject! Integrating manipulatives into your child’s learning can help them understand their math word problems in a much deeper way by letting them touch and see the equations they are working on.

Manipulatives don’t have to be fancy, either. After reading a word problem with them, demonstrate the numbers with whatever you have on hand – counters, dinosaurs, beads, anything works!

Also, try working through a problem with your child first and then letting them take the lead. Give them ownership over their work!

For example

Read the problem: “Two ducks were swimming in the pond, then two more joined. How many ducks are swimming in the pond all together?”
Circle the important numbers (“two and two”)
Underline the important words (“more joined” this tells us we’re adding and “all together”)
Count it out. Ask them to get two items and place them on the table, then add two more
Write the problem as a number sentence: “ 2 + 2 = ____”
Solve it! Get them to tell you how many items there are in total and finish filling in their number sentence

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Get crafty!

Most kindergarteners love crafts, so why not combine art and math? Incorporating crafts into math word problems also helps them visualize their equations.

Research and Play have some cute and simple activities for the kindergarten level. Their work is a great example of easy at-home math crafts that you can use to support your child’s learning.

Keep it real

Using real-life examples is a great way to get your children excited about math word problems while creating connections to the world around them. Whenever you can, include them in real-world math-based examples.

For example, when you are writing your grocery list ask them questions like “How many apples do you think we should buy this week?” or “We need three boxes of cupcake mix. Right now we only have one. How many more do we need to buy?”

Maybe you’re handing out invitations for a birthday party. You could ask your child “We started with ten cards and now we have five. How many did we give away?” .

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If the weather is right, you can also take your learning outside! This way, your little ones can burn off some energy while incorporating math word problems.

There are lots of ways you could do this with your children. For example, perhaps your yard attracts lots of birds. Count how many you each see, share your answers, then ask your child “I saw three birds and you saw two. How many birds did we see in total?”

You could also get the chalk out and draw a number line or hopscotch game. Have your little one start on number one, then roll dice to see how many jumps they add or take away. Turn it into a word problem by saying “Jenny started on one , then had to jump forwards three times! Which square is she on now?”

Be sure to say the number sentence out loud with them at the end so they understand how this makes an equation! In this case, it would be 1+3=4.

Use technology

There are a ton of online math resources that will let your kindergarteners practice math word problems. Here are two examples!

IXL is a curriculum based online platform for Math and English with fun and interactive online games
ABCYA is another interactive online resource great for teaching math word problems

Kindergarten math word problem worksheets

Worksheets have their time and place, too! If your little one is in school during the day, I wouldn’t rely too heavily on this type of activity. But, if they’re on a break or aren’t in the formal school system, then I would definitely encourage you to try some worksheets out with them!

By reading the problem and working through it on paper, your children will be exposed to math problems the same way they will work through them at school. Reading and writing are also important parts of math literacy.

Here are two resources you can check out for examples

Education.com is a massive online database of teaching resources. This link will take you kindergarten math word problems specifically!
Simply Kinder put together a five-page freebie package for kindergarten level math word problems that I simply adore! All of the bases are covered here as your children read, cut, and paste to solve problems

DIY math problems

Solving math problems is fun but creating them is even better! Once your child has grasped a solid understanding of how to work through math word problems, try challenging them to create their own!

Whether they want to write or craft math problems, or they want to create their own math game, encouraging them to be creative will be fun for both of you.

Solving Word Problems in Kindergarten

Apr 23, 2020

From real objects in the physical world , to quantitative pictures , to story mats and acting out problems , each step in the developmental journey takes our littles closer to confidence in the word problem solving process. Each step is important so that we help them arrive in the proper way instead of trying to force application of word problem skills too soon.

To help students take the next step of their word problem solving, we’ve created the My Math Word Problem Journal , which is developmentally appropriate for Kindergarten students at the end of the first semester or the beginning of the second semester.

Buy it now for just $5.99!

This journal contains 75 days worth of journal experiences that reinforce concrete, pictorial, and abstract means and helps students slow down through the various types of word problems. We begin with part-whole addition problems, move into subtraction, and finally missing addend problems. It helps students turn the corner in their early childhood experience to prepare them for what word problems will start to look like as they get older.

Setting the Stage

In the corner of each journal page is an image that will relate to the story problem. This helps students hold a concrete image in their head as they work with all the other abstract things (writing and number sentences) on the journal page that might not be as familiar to them. Additionally, we are still building oral language, so if students aren’t as familiar with one of the objects, they can use the story they’re reading to help them picture what might be happening.

Read the Problem

Begin by reading the problem out loud – all of it, without stopping. After this, most students will want to jump right in and fill in the number bond, or start acting it out with concrete objects. They’ll grab the two numbers in the problem and, because we’re adding this week, they’ll add them. Or subtract them, or whatever we’re working on. However, we don’t want kids to look at story problems as things to be dissected – “circle the numbers” and “underline the important words,” etc. because that really in the end isn’t always going to work for students at this age.

We really want them to slow down and engage with the problem using something called chunking. Chunking has students put a line or highlight or underline a section in the story problem that is bringing in some new information. Even though kindergarten students might not be able to read the word problem themselves, we do want them to get into the habit of “reading” the problem, interacting with the words in the story, and repeating back different parts of the problem. It slows them down enough to really comprehend and visualize what the problem is asking, just like we do in reading. The same process we use for reading a book and trying to understand the author’s message holds true for reading story problems.

Let’s take this problem:

We could chunk our example by saying, “John made a paperclip chain.” And then the students repeat that back. Now you say chunk because there’s a new piece of information within that story problem that we just read. The next part says he put on five paper clips. chunk The kids repeat that section back. He added on three more paper clips chunk . How long is John’s paper clip chain now? chunk

The hard part about doing story problems in a slow, methodical, repetitive way, even though we know it helps build kids’ skills, is that students really want a quick and easy way to solve the problem. Spending a lot of time really looking at that story problem and getting that frame of reference using our template will be really helpful to our littles in kindergarten.

Sentence Form

The second step in our step-by-step visual model process is to create a sentence form. In the kindergarten journal, we provide the sentence form since we felt that putting the question and a complete answer might be a little bit too difficult for some

In Kindergarten, it’s really important to make a note of this sentence form because, as students get into 1st grade, they’re going to start to do more closed sentences with more blanks that require students to supply names and other information. By the time a child gets to 2nd grade, they should be able to read a story problem and be able to repeat back in a complete sentence exactly the way the problem is asking.

Some people ask why we would bother putting the sentence form in a Kindergarten journal. It all goes back to wanting to really slow the students down and keep them from jumping right into numbers and operations. Having students work with the sentence form encourages good decoding and reading skills as well, and guides students in their understanding of what the problem is asking. Also, I’ve seen many students solve story problems, but then forget to write in the sentence form, so a sentence form is a really great way to help train students’ brains so that when we get that final answer, it is going into the blank, which will complete the thought.

Math Mat & Quick Draw

Whether you use our horizontal or vertical math work mat, maybe a dry erase board or a purple piece of construction paper, this step is all about concrete tools. The student can go to the Math Salad Bar and choose manipulatives they can use to act out our story problem. They might get five of something, then show three and then count them all together to show how many paper clips John had.

Eventually, students will work more in the Quick Draw Box. We’ve made this section a little bit smaller in this journal because we want students to truly make it a “quick” draw using Xs or dots or something else small to represent the quantities in the problem. In our case, the students might do five large Xs, three small Xs, and then count them all together. ’

Number Bond

We’ve given lots of thought to each part of the journal page so far, and this algorithm should be no exception. It would be easy to just grab the numbers out of the problem and plug them into the slots and call it good. But let’s start with that first box. In our word problem, we started with the 5 large paper clips and now we need to change that number in some way, whether we add or subtract. In our example, I’m going to be counting up the chain, so I know we need to put a plus sign in the circle. I write the 3 in the other square, because I’m changing the original number by that many. The equal sign is in another box to the right, and finally there is a place to write the total.

Every journal page takes students through this entire process, so by the end of 75 days, it should be ingrained in their brains! This will help our Kindergarten littles as they head into 1st grade, where they’ll continue to build on higher levels of understanding.

Types of Problems

We have three different videos to help you to see the different types of problems that can be solved. We also use a coding system on all of our journals to help teachers understand the different types of problems that we’re using. For this journal, we have PWA (Part-Whole Addition), PWS (Part-Whole Subtraction), and PWMA (Part-Whole Missing Addend).

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Why do we code problems for students this young? To a parent or teacher, or even a student, It might feel like there are endless types of story problems. But in fact, we actually have families of story problems, like we have genres of books. Coding the story problems compartmentalizes these different types of story problems. If we are very clear on the type of story problems, we can help students understand the characteristics of the types of problems they will encounter so that problem solving isn’t so scary.

Part-whole problems are the first genre of story problems, and K-1 graders spend a large majority of time working in this group. However, there are lots of different types of part-whole problems – part-whole addition, part-whole subtraction, part-whole missing addend, etc. The next family of problems are the additive-comparison problems, which students will get to later in 1st grade.

In the bottom right-hand corner of each page, there is a number, up through 75. You can download the PDF, print it (or have it printed), and staple it together to make a journal for an individual student. They write their name on the front and it becomes something they work on every day, four or five days a week. Of course, we still do our number talks in the classroom, but this way we make sure we’re bringing our numbers into words and words into numbers on a daily basis as well.

It’s a really important skill for a child to be able to construct a story problem based on an algorithm or even a missing addend. Let’s take: 4 + ? = 7 If I gave a student that problem, could they think of a story that goes with that? Maybe there were 7 sheep on the farm, but only 4 of them were in the barn. How many were outside? This type of thinking really works on Math Practice 2, which is to which is reason abstractly and quantitatively, to help bring numbers and words together.

Join us next week to find out what problem solving should be looking at with a child after the Kindergarten year. We’ll be working on taking our quick draw into a proportional visual model, and then into a non-proportional visual model.

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How to Use Real-World Problems to Teach Elementary School Math: 6 Tips

When you think back on elementary school math, do you have fond memories of the countless worksheets you completed on adding fractions or solving division problems? Probably not.

Researchers and educators have been pushing for years for schools to move away from teaching math through a set of equations with no context around them, and towards an approach that pushes kids to use numerical reasoning to solve real problems, mirroring the way that they’ll encounter the use of math as adults.

The strategy is largely about setting kids up for success in the professional world, and educators can lay the groundwork decades earlier, even in kindergarten .

Here are some tips for using a real world problem-solving approach to teaching math to elementary school students.

1. There’s more than one right answer and more than one right method

A “real world task” can be as simple as asking students to think of equations that will get them to a particular “target” number, say, 14. Students could say 7 plus 7 is 14 or they could say 25 minus 11 is 14. Neither answer is better than the other, and that lesson teaches kids that there are multiple ways to use math to solve problems.

2. Give kids a chance to explain their thinking

The process you use to solve a real world math problem can be just as important as arriving at the correct answer, said Robbi Berry, who teaches 5th grade in Las Cruces, N.M. Her students have learned not to ask her if a particular answer is correct, she said, because she’ll turn the question back on them, asking them to explain how they know that it is right. She also gives her students a chance to explain to one another how they arrived at a particular solution, “We always share our strategies so that the kids can see the different ways” to arrive at an answer, she said. Students get excited, she said, when one of their classmates comes up with an approach they never would have thought of. “Math is creative,” Berry said. “It’s not just learning and memorizing.”

3. Be willing to deal with some off-the-wall answers

Problem solving does not necessarily mean going to the word problems in your textbook, said Latrenda Knighten, a mathematics instructional coach in Baton Rouge, La. For little kids, it can be as simple as showing a group of geometric shapes and asking what they have in common. Students may go off track a bit by talking about things like color, she said, but teachers can steer them towards thinking about things like how a rectangle differs from a triangle.

4. Let your students push themselves

Tackling these richer, real-world problems can be tougher than solving equations on a worksheet. And that is a good thing, said Jo Boaler, a professor at Stanford University and an expert on math education. “It’s really good for your brain to struggle,” she said. “We don’t want kids getting right answers all the time because that’s not giving their brains a really good workout.” These types of problems require collaboration, a skill that many don’t associate with math, but that is key to how math reasoning works beyond the classroom. The complexity and difficulty of the tasks means that students “have to talk to each other and really figure out what to do, what’s a good method?”

5. Celebrate ‘favorite mistakes’ to encourage intellectual risk taking

Wrong answers should be viewed as learning opportunities, Berry said. When one of her students makes an error, she asks if she can share it with the class as a “favorite mistake.” Most of the time, students are comfortable with that, and the class will work together to figure how the misstep happened.

6. Remember there’s no such thing as a being born with a ‘math brain’

Some teachers believe that certain students are just naturally good at math, and others are not, Boaler said. But that’s not true. “Brains are constantly shaping, changing, developing, connecting, and there is no fixed anything,” said Boaler, who often works alongside neuroscientists. What’s more, many elementary school teachers lack confidence in their own math abilities, she said. “They think they can’t do [math],” Boaler said. “And they often pass those ideas on” to their students.

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2. There are 4 red blocks on the rug. There are 4 yellow blocks on the rug. How many blocks are on the rug in all?

3. Sam has 3 marbles. Tim gave Sam 1 marble. How many marbles does Sam have now?

4. One cat is in the yard. 4 more cats come into the yard. How many cats are in the yard now?

5. Jill had 7 toy cars. She got 3 more for her birthday. How many toy cars does Jill have now?

6. Ava has 2 more books than Lucy. Lucy has 6 books. How many books does Ava have?

7. There are 7 red chairs and 2 green chairs at the table. How many chairs are at the table all together?

8. Pete put 2 pencils in his desk. There were 3 pencils in there already. How many pencils are in Pete’s desk now?

9. Tina has 4 jackets at home and 2 jackets at school. How many jackets does Tina have in all?

10. Bob has 5 more stamps than Bill. Bill has 2 stamps. How many stamps does Bob have?

11. James has 5 flowers. He gives Lisa 3 flowers. How many flowers does James have left?

12. 8 birds were on the playground. 5 birds flew away. How many birds are still on the playground?

13. Karen had 4 peanuts. She ate 3 of them. How many peanuts does Karen have left?

14. There are 6 boxes on the truck. 4 boxes are blue. The rest are green. How many boxes are green?

15. Frank has 7 donuts. If he gives 3 away, how many donuts will he have left?

16. Tim had 5 balls at home. He took 1 ball to school. How many balls did he leave at home?

17. There are 10 pieces of fruit in the bowl. 2 are apples. The rest of the fruit are oranges. How many oranges are in the bowl?

18. Kris has 5 stickers. She gives Dave 4 of her stickers. How many stickers does Kris have left?

19. Lisa drew 4 pictures. Kelly drew 6 pictures. Who drew more pictures? How many more?

20. Malik has 10 balls of clay. He gives 10 of the clay balls to Rob. How many clay balls does Malik have now?

21. Sara wants to make 8 cards. She already made 4 of them. How many more cards does Sara need to make?

22. The class sang 5 songs. They want to sing 10 songs. How many more songs does the class want to sing?

23. Rose had some beads on her bracelet. She got 3 more beads and put them on. Now she has 6 beads all together. How many beads did Rose have at the start?

24. Mr. Jones had 4 pens. He bought some more pens. Now he has 6 pens. How many pens did he buy?

25. Lilly has 3 pink hats, 2 white hats, and 1 purple hat. How many hats does Lilly have in all?

26. Pat has 4 erasers. Ken has 2 erasers. Jason has 2 erasers. How many erasers do they have all together?

27. There were some animals in the barnyard. There were 5 goats, 4 cows, and 1 sheep. How many animals were in the barnyard all together?

28. South Street has some houses on it. 3 houses are blue, 1 house is gray, and 4 houses are white. How many houses are on South Street?

29. Meg has a cat, 2 dogs, and a parrot. How many pets does Meg have?

30. Ken likes to plant trees. He planted 7 pine trees, 2 oak trees, and 0 spruce trees. How many trees did Ken plant all together?

31. Ms. Matho gave her class this pattern and asked them to finish it: 3, 4, 5, 6, __, __. What should the last two numbers be?

32. Ian has a pattern on his shirt. It was blue stripe, red stripe, blue stripe, red stripe. What color is the next stripe?

33. The countdown started. The class called out, “10, 9, 8, 7, 6…” What were the next two numbers they called out?

34. Joan was counting her socks by two’s. She had 4 pair of socks. How many socks is that all together?

35. Faith’s hat has a letter pattern on it. It goes A,B,C, A,B,C. What letter comes after B in the pattern?

36. Larry has 12 stamps. Barry has 11 stamps. Who has more stamps?

37. There were 20 yellow backpacks. There were 19 blue backpacks. Which color were most of the backpacks?

38. Jessica had some crayons. Pam had 15 crayons. Jessica had 2 more crayons than Pam. How many crayons did Jessica have?

39. Stan had 14 pennies. Dave had 9 pennies. Who had less pennies?

40. Beth was 8 years old. Her sister, Lori was 10 years old. Who is older? How much older?

41. The stick was 10 inches long. It was painted red and white. 5 inches of the stick were red. How much of the stick was white?

42. Frisky the cat weighs 6 pounds. Mittens the cat weighs 9 pounds. Which cat weighs more? How much more?

43. 17 is Chan’s lucky number. The number that comes before Chan’s is Ming’s lucky number. What is Ming’s lucky number?

44. The buses are all lined up in number order. The #12 bus is Juan’s bus. What number bus comes right after Juan’s bus?

45. Stacey practiced soccer for 6 hours last week. Emily practiced soccer for 4 hours last week. Who practiced soccer longer? How much longer?

46. Mrs. Tang’s class got 18 new books from the book fair. Mr. Smith’s class got 15 new books from the book fair. Which class got more new books from the book fair?

47. There are 10 children at the lunch table. 4 are boys. The rest are girls. How many children at the lunch table are girls?

48. The doors in the school are in number order. Carol is in Room #11. Delia is in the room right before Carol’s. What room is Delia in?

49. There are 3 boxes. The pink box has 4 balls in it. The orange box has 2 balls in it. The black box has 2 more balls than the pink box. Which box has the most balls? How many are in that box?

50. Jon likes to draw. He does 1 drawing every day after school. How many drawings does he do every week?

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31. Ms. Matho gave her class this pattern and asked them to finish it: 3, 4, 5, 6, , . What should the last two numbers be?