This worksheet is a simple yet effective tool for teaching kindergarten math word problems. It breaks down the process into steps that help young learners easily understand math concepts. Teachers can use this worksheet to guide students in solving word problems by drawing pictures, using ten frames, following number lines, and breaking down problems with number bonds. These methods make learning math both fun and understandable for young children.
How to use this worksheet:
Ask the child to read the problem: “Johnny has 2 toy cars, and he buys 3 more at the store. How many toy cars does Johnny have now?” Ensure that they understand it. Discuss the key elements of the problem. Johnny has 2 toy cars, and he buys 3 more. Explain that these pieces of information will help in solving the problem.
Choose one or more strategies to solve the problem.
Draw a picture:
Ask the child to draw a picture representing the problem in the designated box. For example, they can draw 2 toy cars on one side and 3 on the other. Then, they should count all the toy cars together.
Use a ten-frame:
Guide the child to represent the problem using the ten frame. Ask the child to fill in 2 boxes for Johnny’s toy cars and 3 more boxes for the toy cars he bought.
Follow the number line:
Show the child how to use the number line to solve the problem. Start at number 2 (representing Johnny’s toy cars). Move 3 steps to the right, landing on number 5.
Deeper engagement with the problem.
Use number bonds:
Ask the child to break down the problem using number bonds. The number bond will show the number 5 split into 2 (Johnny’s toy cars) and 3 (toy cars he bought). Answer: The number bond should have 5 as the whole, with 2 and 3 as the parts.
Write the sentence:
Have the child write a complete math sentence that answers the word problem in the provided space. Answer: 2+3=5.
With this worksheet, students will quickly learn to solve kindergarten math word problems. It’s an excellent resource to help young learners build a strong math foundation in a fun and engaging way. Download this worksheet today to support your students’ success in math!
Printing options: black lines.
