Monday, October 4, 2021

It's Never Too Early to Get Started with Math Worksheets!

Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

Introducing math concepts at an early age is one way for students to get a jump on many of the concepts they will be exposed to in later grades. Finding a good source of preschool math worksheets or Kindergarten math worksheets can be challenge. Fortunately, I have some recommendations for you!

Basic familiarity with numbers can start with simple worksheets like number matching or number tracing. These worksheets can help students recognize the spelled out name of a number along with its numerical form, and provide some simple counting practice (and here's useful link if you need some handwriting practice paper as well!)

One important topic for young students is basic number sense. While as adults we take for granted how numbers in familiar Arabic decimal form relate to quantities, these concepts can often be an early stumbling block. Base ten blocks worksheets can help students visualize quantity using units, rods, flats and cubes to help associate quantity with place value.

Basic counting activities teach students how numbers precede and follow each other in order. Missing numbers worksheets are a fun way for students to practice counting numbers, including starting in the middle of a sequence of numbers instead of always beginning from one. And tools like a hundreds chart can start building comfort with adding numbers using basic "counting up" skills.

No matter when you start, being basic math schools is an important first step in a child's development. Have other recommendations for early learning math worksheets? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!