Add within 5
2 printable PDFs, each with its answer key. These sheets practice the very first addition facts, with sums of 5 or less, like 2 + 1 or 3 + 2.
Sheet 1
Sheet 2
What's on the sheet
36 problems written across, with a box for each answer, on US Letter paper, with a box for the score. Some from sheet 1:
- 4 + 1 = 5
- 3 + 2 = 5
- 2 + 1 = 3
- 1 + 4 = 5
Helping at home
Kindergarten children learn to add within 5 until they know the facts quickly. At first they show each number with objects or fingers and count them all. With practice, they just know that 3 and 2 make 5.
Some children are still learning to write their numbers, and a reversed 2 or 5 is normal. Others count carefully but lose track halfway, so counting objects in a line helps.
One way to help at home: count real things together. "You have 2 grapes. I give you 1 more. How many now?" Show the problem on fingers, then read it aloud from the sheet. Praise the counting, not just the right answer. A sheet a day, or even half a sheet, is plenty at this age.
Practice the same skill as a game
In larkit, your child plays this skill on screen, with a second try and a hint when a problem is hard. Free to try, no ads.
Play it freeWant more sheets?
The free sheets above need no email. If you'd like extras, we can send them.
Common Core: K.OA.A.5