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Number Bonds 5 6 7 Practice Activities
Printable maths drills for practising number bonds of 5, 6 and 7 through part-whole models, missing numbers and quick addition facts.
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What children learn
These Number Bonds 5, 6 and 7 worksheets help children see how a whole number can be split into two parts. Learners practise facts such as 2 + 3 = 5, 4 + 2 = 6 and 5 + 2 = 7, along with the matching missing-part questions.
The printable activities include part-whole circles, number bond diagrams, addition sentences and short drill practice. They are designed for the Mathematics > Math Drills > Addition Facts stage, where children need repeated, confident practice with small numbers before moving to larger facts.
Number bonds show the relationship between a whole and its parts. In this set, the wholes are 5, 6 and 7. Children learn that the same whole can be made in different ways: 0 and 5, 1 and 4, 2 and 3; 0 and 6, 1 and 5, 2 and 4, 3 and 3; and so on. This builds mental addition, subtraction readiness and the idea of fact families.
How the practice progresses
The worksheets begin with clear visual structures such as number bond circles and part-whole boxes. Children then complete missing parts, write matching addition sentences and answer quick facts. This progression helps them move from seeing quantities to recalling facts without counting every object.
A simple home routine
Parents can use one page at a time and talk through the bond aloud. Say, “The whole is 6. One part is 2. What is the other part?” Ask the child to show the answer with fingers, buttons or counters before writing it. End by asking them to say the full fact both ways, such as “2 and 4 make 6” and “4 and 2 make 6”.
Classroom uses
Teachers can use these pages for morning maths practice, addition-fact revision, small-group support or independent drill work. They also work well after a concrete activity with counters, ten frames or cubes. The limited range of 5, 6 and 7 keeps the focus narrow, so children can build accuracy before mixing in larger number bonds.
Common errors to watch for
Some children reverse the whole and the part, writing 7 as a part when the whole should be 5 or 6. Others count from 1 each time instead of using known pairs. Watch for skipped zero bonds, as 0 + 5 = 5 and 0 + 7 = 7 are important facts too. Encourage neat matching between the diagram and the number sentence.
Free printable PDF download
Use this number bonds 5 6 7 worksheet page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
These iBloom worksheets give targeted practice without overloading children with too many numbers at once. The repeated formats make the task familiar, while the mix of diagrams, missing numbers and equations strengthens understanding. A child-friendly strategy is: find the whole, look at the known part, then count on or recall the partner that completes it.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What number bonds are covered in these worksheets?
The worksheets focus only on number bonds for the wholes 5, 6 and 7. Children practise pairs such as 1 and 4 for 5, 2 and 4 for 6, and 3 and 4 for 7.
Are these worksheets for addition or subtraction?
They are mainly addition-fact practice, but number bonds also prepare children for subtraction because they learn how a whole is made from two parts.
Should children memorise the bonds or use objects?
Both are useful. Start with counters, fingers or cubes if needed, then encourage children to recall the partner number mentally as the facts become familiar.
How can I help if my child keeps guessing the missing part?
Ask them to identify the whole first, then the known part. They can count on from the known part to the whole, or build the whole with objects and see what is missing.
Why practise 5, 6 and 7 together?
These small totals are close enough for children to compare patterns, but not so many that the practice becomes overwhelming. They form a strong base for later addition facts.
Is this number bonds 5 6 7 worksheet free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this number bonds 5 6 7 worksheet as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this number bonds 5 6 7 worksheet include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.