Best Word Problem Worksheets for Kindergarten (2026)

A kitchen table after school, a pencil, and a page of stories that turn into sums: that is the moment the best word problem worksheets for kindergarten picks below are made for. The list is for parents and homeschool families choosing by fit, contents, value and age or level.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	DK Problem Solving by DK	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Kumon Grade 1 Word Problems by Kumon	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Daily Word Problems by Evan-Moor	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Math Activity Book by Lucas & Friends	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Word Problems Workbook by School Zone	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon

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DK Problem Solving by DK

DK·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A kindergarten problem-solving workbook for ages 5 to 6, covering numbers up to 20, shapes, addition and subtraction.

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Pros

• Kindergarten title, ages 5 to 6 in the description
• Parents' section with answers
• Certificate of achievement included

Cons

• Reading age of 3 to 5 years, marked as from customers, below description ages
• Spec table lists unrelated map reading topics
• 60 pages, fewer than the other full workbooks

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Kumon Grade 1 Word Problems by Kumon

Kumon Publishing·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A Grade 1 word problems workbook with step-by-step addition, subtraction, mixed and ordinal problems.

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Pros

• Step-by-step progression across four problem types
• 80 pages of word problems
• Reading age of 5 to 6 years

Cons

• Grade level 1 and up sits above kindergarten
• Published May 30, 2009, an older edition
• Reading age marked as from customers only

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Daily Word Problems by Evan-Moor

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A Grade 1 daily word problems workbook with 36 weeks of real-life problems, reproducible pages and an answer key.

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Pros

• 36 weeks of daily word problems
• 128 pages with an answer key included
• Reproducible pages included

Cons

• Grade level 1 and up, reading age 6 to 7, above kindergarten
• Friday problems need multiple steps
• Covers fractions and algebra beyond kindergarten

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Math Activity Book by Lucas & Friends

Lucas & Friends by RV AppStudios·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 108-page activity book with playful characters, covering counting, addition, subtraction, time and money with guided instructions.

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Pros

• 108 pages featuring Lucas and Friends characters, large fonts and guided instructions
• Covers ten and twenty frame counting, analog clocks, coin identification and simple word problems
• Published May 1, 2023, offering a relatively recent publication date
• Includes a completion certificate for children at the end of the book

Cons

• No grade level is stated in the listing spec table
• Reading age of 4 to 6 years is marked as from customers only
• No answer key is mentioned in the listing description
• Sized at 8.5 by 11 inches, which may be bulky for small lap desks

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Word Problems Workbook by School Zone

School Zone·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 64-page word problems workbook with picture clues, graphs, calendars and clocks, from the I Know It! Book Series.

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Pros

• Picture clues and step-by-step examples show how reading and math fit together
• Includes 60 activity pages and 3 answer key pages
• Skill focus listed at the bottom of each page, with perforated pages for tear-out worksheets
• Covers tables, graphs, calendars, clocks, telling time and counting money, per the description

Cons

• Only 64 pages, a shorter run of practice than the 320-page volume
• Mainly addition and subtraction in story form, so less coverage of other first grade math
• The title says Ages 6 to 8, while the details table gives a reading age of 6 to 7 from customers
• Deluxe edition dated March 6, 2019, so check the edition on the listing before buying

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Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents and edition, value, and the listed age or level. All five picks list an age or level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best word problem worksheets for kindergarten

Match the level

The DK title names kindergarten, yet its grade level runs Preschool to 1 and its reading age of 3 to 5 years is marked as from customers. The Kumon and Evan-Moor books are Grade 1, so check both levels together; see the math workbooks lists.

Check the answer key

The DK parents’ section contains answers, and the Evan-Moor book includes an answer key. No answer key is stated for the other three books.

Mind the edition year

The books here date from 2009 to 2019, with the Evan-Moor book the newest. Check the publication date on the listing, and the homeschool curriculum lists.

Before you buy

• Check the publication date on the listing.
• Check whether an answer key is included.
• Check the reading age and grade level against the reader.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I teach word problems to a kindergartner?

Start with the workbook’s level, read each problem, and let the child draw or act out the story.

How do I read a word problem with my child?

Read the whole problem aloud first, then again slowly, and ask what the story is asking for.

Does any pick include an answer key?

Yes for two picks: the DK parents’ section contains answers, and the Evan-Moor book includes an answer key.

Still deciding? Our top pickDK Problem Solving by DK

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