What is a picture addition worksheet? A picture addition worksheet is a free printable maths activity that helps young children in Nursery, LKG, and UKG learn addition through pictures and illustrations. Instead of abstract numbers, children count two groups of objects (such as apples, stars, or animals) and write the total. For example: 2 apples + 3 apples = __. Picture addition builds number sense and introduces the concept of addition before children move to number-only sums.

What is the Picture Addition Worksheet for Kids?

This picture addition worksheet helps children practise essential addition skills in a structured, engaging format. Regular daily practice builds confidence, speed, and accuracy in maths. Download and print for free to use at home or in the classroom.

What is Included in This Worksheet?

This free picture addition worksheet includes the following exercises:

Count and Add — Count two groups of pictures and write the addition sum
Add the Pictures — Two illustrated groups with + and = signs and answer box
How Many in All? — Count all pictures together and write the total
Colour and Add — Colour the objects then count each colour group and add
Draw and Add — Draw the second group of objects then count the total
Circle and Add — Circle groups of objects and write the addition sentence
Match Pictures to Sum — Match each picture addition to its correct number sentence

Worksheet Exercise Types

Exercise Type	What the Child Does	Best For
Count and Add	Count two picture groups and write the addition sum	Nursery / LKG
Add the Pictures	Two illustrated groups with + and = sign and answer box	Nursery / LKG
How Many in All?	Count all pictures combined and write the total	LKG / UKG
Colour and Add	Colour the objects then count each group and add	LKG / UKG
Draw and Add	Draw the second group then count all objects for the total	UKG
Circle and Add	Circle groups of pictures and write the number sentence	UKG
Match to Sum	Match each picture addition to its correct number sentence	UKG

Skills Developed by This Worksheet

Skill Developed	How This Worksheet Helps
Concrete Addition	Picture addition is the first concrete step before abstract number addition.
One-to-One Correspondence	Counting each picture once to find a group total.
Number Sense	Understanding that combining two groups gives a larger total.
Visual Processing	Interpreting pictures as quantities develops visual-spatial maths thinking.
Number Writing	Writing the sum total gives purposeful handwriting practice.
Addition Concept	Children understand what addition means before they deal with numbers alone.

How to Use This Worksheet

Download the free PDF from this page.
Print on A4 plain white paper.
Complete exercises in order from the simplest to the most challenging.
Practise one section daily for 10 to 15 minutes.
Review answers together and discuss any mistakes.

Tips for Parents and Teachers

Use real objects first (toy cars, building blocks) before the printed pictures on the worksheet.
Point to each picture as you count — one-to-one counting accuracy is the key skill.
Say the addition sentence aloud together: ‘2 and 3 makes 5’ before writing it.
Let the child draw the second group in the ‘draw and add’ exercise — creativity increases engagement.
Once comfortable with picture addition, move to the Single Digit Addition Worksheet for number-only practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a picture addition worksheet?

A: A picture addition worksheet is a free printable maths activity for Nursery, LKG, and UKG children. Children count two groups of illustrated objects and write the total. For example: 2 apples + 3 apples = 5 apples. It introduces addition through concrete visual experience before abstract numbers.

Q: Why is picture addition important for young children?

A: Picture addition is the first step in learning addition. Young children understand quantities through objects they can see and touch. Picture worksheets bridge this concrete understanding with written maths, making the abstract concept of addition meaningful and accessible.

Q: Which class uses picture addition worksheets in India?

A: Picture addition is used in Nursery, LKG, and UKG in Indian schools. It is the introductory level of addition before single-digit number sums are introduced in UKG and Class 1.

Q: What exercises are in the picture addition worksheet?

A: The worksheet includes count and add, add the pictures, how many in all, colour and add, draw and add, circle and add, and match pictures to sum exercises.

Q: What comes after picture addition?

A: After picture addition, children move to single-digit number addition (0 to 9) where numbers replace pictures. From there they progress to double-digit addition and word problems.

Q: Can I download the picture addition worksheet PDF for free?

A: Yes. You can download the picture addition worksheet as a free printable PDF from this page. No sign-up or payment is required.

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Picture Addition Worksheet for Kids (Free Printable PDF)

What is the Picture Addition Worksheet for Kids?

What is Included in This Worksheet?

Worksheet Exercise Types

Skills Developed by This Worksheet