Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
Sara has 3 dogs and 4 cats. How many pets does she have?
→ Add the number of dogs and cats:
3 + 4 = 7
✔ Final Answer for #1:
7
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Problem 2:
Jack has two friends. He wants to give 5 stickers to each of them. How many stickers would he need?
→ Multiply the number of friends by stickers per friend:
2 × 5 = 10
✔ Final Answer for #2:
10
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Problem 3:
Tim gave 6 flowers, Sally gave 3, Joe gave 2. How many flowers does the teacher have?
→ Add all the flowers together:
6 + 3 + 2 = 11
✔ Final Answer for #3:
11
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Problem 4:
Jerry is in a queue. There are 2 children in front of him and 3 behind him. How many children are in the queue?
→ Don’t forget Jerry himself!
Children in front: 2
Jerry: 1
Children behind: 3
Total: 2 + 1 + 3 = 6
✔ Final Answer for #4:
6
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Final Answer:
1) 7
2) 10
3) 11
4) 6
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of kindergarten problem solving worksheet.