Unlock the magic of subtraction with our engaging worksheets designed for children aged 3-8! At Kids Academy, we offer easy-to-follow subtraction activities that turn learning into an enjoyable adventure. Our worksheets help young learners grasp essential subtraction skills by presenting fun, relatable scenarios. Each exercise is crafted to build confidence and enhance problem-solving abilities. Whether your child is just beginning to learn subtraction or needs extra practice, these printable worksheets make mastering subtraction concepts simple. Equip your child with the tools for success—explore our resourceful worksheets to inspire preliminary math skills development today!


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Voting Worksheet
Voting Worksheet

Voting Worksheet

This worksheet combines Social Studies and Math, teaching kids the democratic concept of voting. Guide learners to observe the problem, and decide if it needs a plus or minus. They "vote" for the correct answer by drawing a line from the problem to the correct operation symbol. Tally up the votes to check the answers!
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Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part1 Worksheet
Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part1 Worksheet

Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part1 Worksheet

Subtracting with regrouping can be tough, but visuals make it easier! This worksheet uses colorful base ten blocks to help kids understand regrouping. Go over each problem starting at the ones, and review regrouping with a picture when needed. Finish by circling the correct answer.
Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part1 Worksheet
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Subtracting with Base 10 Blocks Worksheet
Subtracting with Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

Subtracting with Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

Is your child having difficulty with 3-digit subtraction? They're not alone! Show your kid the idea behind subtracting with the help of Kids Academy's PDF worksheet. Colorful green base blocks are used to visualize the concept. Starting from the tens column, subtract each number and use the images for guidance. Allow your child to circle the correct answer for a comprehensive math lesson.
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A Banker's Unknown Numbers Worksheet
A Banker's Unknown Numbers Worksheet

A Banker's Unknown Numbers Worksheet

At the bank, bankers count and record money properly to avoid losses. In this worksheet, kids count money and solve simple equations to find the correct answer. Help your kids work through the equations and circle the answer.
A Banker's Unknown Numbers Worksheet
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Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part 2 Worksheet
Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part 2 Worksheet

Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part 2 Worksheet

Give your kids the practice they need to master subtracting with regrouping with Kids Academy's printable worksheet. It contains two 3-digit problems for kids to solve, plus colorful blocks to help them understand the concept more easily. Help your kids succeed!
Subtracting with Regrouping with Base 10 Blocks. Part 2 Worksheet
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Matching Subtraction Equations To Base 10 Models Worksheet
Matching Subtraction Equations To Base 10 Models Worksheet

Matching Subtraction Equations To Base 10 Models Worksheet

Help your student draw a line to the equation that matches the subtraction shown with the base 10 blocks. Guide them through the task, ensuring they have good subtraction, counting and problem-solving skills. This tracing sheet is easy enough to complete with your support; the three mathematical problems here should be straightforward.
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Community Helpers: 1 less Worksheet
Community Helpers: 1 less Worksheet

Community Helpers: 1 less Worksheet

Look at this worksheet with your child and ask them to identify the different community helpers. Match them to the places where they work by drawing a line to finish the number sentence. This helps them identify the people that help keep the community organized and running smoothly. Examples of community helpers include doctors, police officers, firefighters, teachers, etc.
Community Helpers: 1 less Worksheet
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Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet
Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet

Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet

Help kids master the concept of solving for missing numbers with subtraction. Use this cute worksheet featuring construction elements and colorful equations. Show them how to subtract to find the missing number, then circle the answer. It'll help them increase their number sense and get ready for algebra.
Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet
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Understanding subtraction is a fundamental math skill that young children need to master for future academic success. Subtraction for ages 3-8 introduces them to the concept of taking away and helps in developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. At this age, the brain is at a prime stage for developing numeracy skills, and grasping subtraction early sets a strong foundation for more complex math concepts like multiplication and division.

For parents and teachers, focusing on mastering subtraction provides children with the tools to understand real-world situations involving loss and difference. For instance, knowing how to subtract can help children in everyday activities like figuring out if they have enough of something when some is taken away, or understanding how much change they should receive when buying something.

At this developmental phase, children are also developing their cognitive and motor skills. Engaging them with hands-on activities like using physical objects to visualize subtraction instills patience, concentration, and fine motor skills. Furthermore, integrating fun, educational games can make learning subtraction enjoyable, reducing any math-related anxiety.

Overall, teaching subtraction early positively influences a child's self-confidence and promotes a positive attitude toward learning. Hence, parents and teachers should prioritize understanding and reinforcing subtraction principles to ensure holistic development in children.