Early math worksheets
Count objects and people, compare groups, add, take away and finish repeating patterns. Choose a skill below, then preview a sheet before printing.
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Counting
Count and write, sheet 1
Count each group of objects and write its number. Then count more groups and circle the matching numeral.
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On this sheet: Count each group and write how many: rocks, cups, leaves and pears. Then count four more groups, a pumpkin, the sun, donuts and eggs, and circle the right number from three choices.
Count and write, sheet 2
Count each group of objects and write its number. Then count more groups and circle the matching numeral.
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On this sheet: Count each group and write how many: fish, socks, hats and dogs. Then count four more groups, cars, boats, trucks and a fork, and circle the right number from three choices. Download the PDF from CARL.
Count and write, sheet 3
Count each group of objects and write its number. Then count more groups and circle the matching numeral.
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On this sheet: Count each group and write how many: carrots, kites, pencils and moons. Then count four more groups, buses, frogs, balls and cakes, and circle the right number from three choices.
Count and write, sheet 4
Count each group of objects and write its number. Then count more groups and circle the matching numeral.
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On this sheet: Count each group and write how many: mittens, socks, bowls and cars. Then count four more groups, cars, apples, mittens and pencils, and circle the right number from three choices. Download the PDF from CARL.
Count and write, sheet 5
Count each group of objects and write its number. Then count more groups and circle the matching numeral.
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On this sheet: Count each group and write how many: hats, cats, balls and flowers. Then count four more groups, apples, buses, rocks and trucks, and circle the right number from three choices.
More and fewer
More or fewer, sheet 1
Count two groups and circle the one with more. In the second activity, find the group with fewer.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count both groups and circle the one with more: bowls against books, bananas against frogs, bees against shells. Then find the group with fewer, comparing cookies against books, pencils against pears, and cats against cups.
More or fewer, sheet 2
Count two groups and circle the one with more. In the second activity, find the group with fewer.
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On this sheet: Count both groups and circle the one with more: mittens against suns, carrots against pumpkins, broccoli against frogs. Then find the group with fewer, comparing carrots against dogs, cakes against pencils, and pumpkins against shells. Download the PDF from CARL.
More or fewer, sheet 3
Count two groups and circle the one with more. In the second activity, find the group with fewer.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count both groups and circle the one with more: socks against apples, mushrooms against bowls, dogs against socks. Then find the group with fewer, comparing spoons against bowls, suns against mittens, and mushrooms against flowers.
Addition
Addition to 5, sheet 1
Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 5. Then write complete addition sentences for the pictures.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 5, using hats, bowls and cars. Then write the whole number sentence for pears, hats and leaves.
Addition to 5, sheet 2
Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 5. Then write complete addition sentences for the pictures.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 5, using cups, dogs and buses. Then write the whole number sentence for hats, cats and cups. Download the PDF from CARL.
Addition to 5, sheet 3
Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 5. Then write complete addition sentences for the pictures.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 5, using socks, flowers and leaves. Then write the whole number sentence for hats, pencils and socks.
Addition to 10, sheet 4
Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 10. Then write complete addition sentences for the pictures.
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On this sheet: Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 10, using bread rolls, cars and fish. Then write the whole number sentence for hats, kites and mushrooms. Download the PDF from CARL.
Addition to 10, sheet 5
Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 10. Then write complete addition sentences for the pictures.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 10, using pencils, dogs and kites. Then write the whole number sentence for pencils, crayons and boats.
Addition to 10, sheet 6
Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 10. Then write complete addition sentences for the pictures.
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On this sheet: Count both groups and write how many altogether, with sums to 10, using ducks, cats and bees. Then write the whole number sentence for apples, buses and snails. Download the PDF from CARL.
Subtraction
Subtraction within 6, sheet 1
Count the pictures, cross out the requested number and write how many are left.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count the pictures, cross out the number asked for, and write how many are left. Subtraction within 6, using flowers, fish, socks, shells, mittens and forks.
Subtraction within 6, sheet 2
Count the pictures, cross out the requested number and write how many are left.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count the pictures, cross out the number asked for, and write how many are left. Subtraction within 6, using hats, mushrooms, dogs, boots and bees. Download the PDF from CARL.
Subtraction within 10, sheet 3
Count the pictures, cross out the requested number and write how many are left.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count the pictures, cross out the number asked for, and write how many are left. Subtraction within 10, using rocks, boots, pumpkins, bananas, fish and snails.
Subtraction within 10, sheet 4
Count the pictures, cross out the requested number and write how many are left.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count the pictures, cross out the number asked for, and write how many are left. Subtraction within 10, using kites, shells, books, spoons and bees. Download the PDF from CARL.
Patterns
AB Pattern worksheet
Say each ab pattern aloud, then circle the picture that comes next.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Say each AB pattern aloud, work out what comes next, and circle the picture that finishes it. An AB pattern worksheet for Kindergarten and Grade 1 early math.
AAB Pattern worksheet
Say each aab pattern aloud, then circle the picture that comes next.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Say each AAB pattern aloud, work out what comes next, and circle the picture that finishes it. An AAB pattern worksheet for Kindergarten and Grade 1 early math.
ABB Pattern worksheet
Say each abb pattern aloud, then circle the picture that comes next.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Say each ABB pattern aloud, work out what comes next, and circle the picture that finishes it. An ABB pattern worksheet for Kindergarten and Grade 1 early math.
ABC Pattern worksheet
Say each abc pattern aloud, then circle the picture that comes next.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Say each ABC pattern aloud, work out what comes next, and circle the picture that finishes it. An ABC pattern worksheet for Kindergarten and Grade 1 early math.
Counting people
Counting People 1
Count each group of people and choose the matching number.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count the people in each of six pictures and colour the right number from three choices, working between 1 and 5. The pictures show a child reading with an adult, children sitting together on the floor, and small groups standing side by side. The people in our printables reflect lots of different families and backgrounds. Why representation matters to us →
Counting People 2
Count each group of people and choose the matching number.
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Tips for this worksheet
On this sheet: Count the people in each of six pictures and colour the right number from three choices, working between 1 and 6. The pictures include a family with a young child, a parent using a wheelchair, grandparents sitting together, and a child reading with an adult. Download the PDF from CARL. The people in our printables reflect lots of different families and backgrounds. Why representation matters to us →
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