Grade 1 Math Worksheet — Addition within 20 for 6-Year-Olds | Animal Coloring (30-Min)

Instructions

Welcome, Animal Explorer! Get ready for a math adventure. Follow the steps in each part to help the animals by solving addition problems.

1. Read the instructions for each section carefully.
2. Use your pencil to write your answers in the spaces.
3. You can draw pictures or use your fingers to help you count.
4. Try the Challenge Question at the end if you feel extra smart!

Part 1: Paw Print Path

Help the animals find their way! Draw the second group of paw prints, then count them all to find the total.

Example:

3 + 4 = 7

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1. 5 + 3 = ___

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2. 6 + 6 = ___

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3. 8 + 5 = ___

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Part 2: Feeding Time Stories

Read the short story and solve the problem. Write your answer on the line.

1. A monkey eats 7 bananas. Then, he eats 5 more. How many bananas did the monkey eat in all?

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2. The zookeeper gives 9 fish to the penguins. She gives 4 more fish to the seals. How many fish did she give away in total?

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3. There are 8 sleepy lions in the den. 8 more lions come to join them for a nap. How many lions are there now?

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Part 3: Farm Animal Facts

Solve the addition problem in the first column. Then, draw a line to match it with the correct animal fact in the second column. One example is done for you.

Part 4: Color the Correct Answer

Solve each problem. Find the box with the correct answer and color it in with your favorite color!

1. 8 + 6 = ?

   [ 12 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ]

2. 9 + 5 = ?

   [ 14 ] [ 13 ] [ 16 ]

3. 7 + 9 = ?

   [ 17 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ]

4. 11 + 4 = ?

   [ 15 ] [ 14 ] [ 16 ]

⭐ Challenge Question (Optional) ⭐

In the jungle, there are 5 parrots, 6 monkeys, and 4 toucans sitting in a giant tree. How many birds are in the tree altogether?

(Hint: You only need to count the birds!)

Answer Key

Part 1: Paw Print Path

1. 5 + 3 = 8
2. 6 + 6 = 12
3. 8 + 5 = 13

Part 2: Feeding Time Stories

1. 7 + 5 = 12 bananas
2. 9 + 4 = 13 fish
3. 8 + 8 = 16 lions

Part 3: Farm Animal Facts

1. 9 + 9 = 18 (Matches: A chicken has 18 bones in its neck.)
2. 8 + 7 = 15 (Matches: A sheep knows its name.)
3. 6 + 5 = 11 (Matches: A rooster can crow 11 times a minute.)
4. 10 + 10 = 20 (Matches: A cow has 20 teeth.)

Part 4: Color the Correct Answer

1. 8 + 6 = 14 (The middle box should be colored.)
2. 9 + 5 = 14 (The first box should be colored.)
3. 7 + 9 = 16 (The last box should be colored.)
4. 11 + 4 = 15 (The first box should be colored.)

Challenge Question 5 parrots + 4 toucans = 9 birds