Cats on the Broom - Worksheet

"Cats on the Broom" is a series of engaging maths worksheets designed for children to practice their counting and arithmetic skills. Worksheet 1 presents a whimsical scenario where students must count the number of cats sitting on each broom. This simple task helps young learners to sharpen their counting abilities in a fun and imaginative context. By visualising the cats on brooms, children can easily engage with the material and develop their number recognition.

Worksheets 2 and 3 take the counting exercise a step further by introducing basic addition and subtraction. Students are asked to count the cats on each broom and then calculate how many there would be if one more cat were added or if one cat were taken away. Worksheet 4 provides a similar challenge but also includes a section for answers, where students can verify their calculations. For example, if there are 3 cats on a broom and one more is added, there would be a total of 4 cats. The final worksheet, number 5, reverses the process, prompting students to subtract one and determine the new total, reinforcing the concept of one less within a practical scenario. These exercises are designed to build foundational maths skills in a way that is both enjoyable and educational for young learners.