Colour By Number Worksheets– Partitioning Two-Digit and Three-Digit Addition Practice Grades 5 -6

Make practising addition strategies fun, visual, and engaging with this Colour By Number Partitioning Addition Bundle! Designed to strengthen students’ understanding of place value and regrouping, these printable worksheets combine maths fluency with creativity—perfect for upper primary classrooms.

Students will use partitioning strategies to solve two-digit and three-digit addition problems, then colour each section to reveal adorable baby animal pop-art designs. The mystery element keeps learners motivated while reinforcing number facts and mental strategies in a hands-on, meaningful way.

This pack includes both Grade 5 and Grade 6 levels, giving teachers an easy way to differentiate between two-digit addition (with regrouping) and three-digit addition (with regrouping) tasks.

What’s Included:

• 2 × Colour By Number worksheets – Two-Digit Addition (Partitioning with Regrouping)
• 2 × Colour By Number worksheets – Three-Digit Addition (Partitioning with Regrouping)
• Answer keys for all worksheets for easy marking or self-checking
• Clear student instructions on every page for independent work
• Australian and US spelling options
• Adorable baby animal pop-art designs to colour and reveal

Resource Type:

• Printable Worksheets
• Maths Fluency & Problem Solving Practice
• Colour By Number Activity

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply partitioning strategies to solve two- and three-digit addition equations
• Strengthen place value understanding and regrouping skills
• Build fluency, accuracy, and confidence in addition
• Develop visual problem-solving and fine motor coordination

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Coloured pencils or crayons
• Scrap paper or mini whiteboards for working out
• (Optional) Place value blocks or counters for hands-on support

Ways to Use:

• Independent early finisher activity during your addition unit
• Small group rotations or maths centres for strategy revision
• Homework, tutoring, or take-home practice packs
• Peer-to-peer problem-solving and checking sessions

Teacher Tips:

• Print on A3 for extra space and creative impact
• Reinforce horizontal alignment and place value during working out
• Encourage students to explain their thinking and partitioning choices
• Use completed artworks to create a colourful “Maths in Action” display!

Why Teachers Love It:

This resource makes maths meaningful and engaging while promoting accuracy and confidence with partitioning. It’s low-prep, classroom-ready, and adaptable for a range of abilities—perfect for classroom teachers, relief teachers, and homeschooling families alike.

Add a splash of colour to your maths lessons while helping your students master partitioning strategies!

Teaching Duration:

Two or more lessons

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