Word Problems Addition Worksheet (Sums to 20)

This worksheet focuses on basic addition word problems designed for early learners.

Preschool Literacy
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About this worksheet

This worksheet focuses on basic addition word problems designed for early learners. Each problem presents a short everyday situation where students need to add two numbers to find the total.

Students read problems involving apples, balloons, toy cars, pencils, and cookies. After reading each question, they determine the correct addition and write the answer on the line provided. The numbers in each problem add up to 20 or less, making it appropriate for early math practice.

Learning objectives

  • Math skills

    Children practice solving simple addition word problems.

  • Math skills

    Children understand how addition applies to everyday situations.

  • Math skills

    Children strengthen number sense with sums up to 20.

  • Literacy

    Children improve reading and problem solving skills.

Simple teaching tips

  • Ask students to read each word problem carefully
  • Identify the numbers that need to be added
  • Solve the addition problem
  • Write the answer on the blank line provided

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