Help your child master basic subtraction with our engaging and educational math worksheets designed for ages 5-7. These printable resources from Kids Academy offer a variety of fun, visually appealing problems that build essential subtraction skills step-by-step. Tailored to young learners, our worksheets focus on foundational concepts, ensuring thorough understanding and boosting confidence. Ideal for parents and teachers, these activities provide the perfect blend of learning and enjoyment. Lay a strong foundation in math for your child with our comprehensive collection of basic subtraction worksheets, available to download and use anytime, anywhere.


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The Baker versus the Butcher Worksheet
The Baker versus the Butcher Worksheet

The Baker versus the Butcher Worksheet

At the baker’s and butcher’s, there are plenty of delicious treats and meals! With this worksheet, your kids can see who made more money at the end of the day. Have them trace a line to the worker who made the most amount of money. They’ll have fun while learning the basics of business and money!
The Baker versus the Butcher Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 5
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 55
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How Many More to Add Worksheet
How Many More to Add Worksheet

How Many More to Add Worksheet

Sharpen your child's math skills with this pdf worksheet. Help them figure out how many apples, bees, flowers and bananas are needed to reach the answer given. The possible answers are provided at the bottom of the boxes. Have some fun doing some addition and subtraction magic together and get those math skills sharpened!
How Many More to Add Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 24
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 24
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 24
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Free Printable More or Less Worksheets for Kindergarten
Free Printable More or Less Worksheets for Kindergarten

More or Less Worksheet

Counting and understanding quantity are essential skills for kindergarteners. Get your free printable more or less worksheet now!
More or Less Worksheet
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Counting and Numbers: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Counting and Numbers: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Counting and Numbers: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Let your kids use the picture as a guide and count from 70 to 100 to complete an ox pulling a wagon. As a comprehension check, have them answer the related question using words from the word bank. This dot-to-dot worksheet is a great way to assess their number reasoning and counting forward skills.
Counting and Numbers: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Gingerbread Man Geometry Maze Worksheet
Gingerbread Man Geometry Maze Worksheet

Gingerbread Man Geometry Maze Worksheet

Help a beloved character escape the oven! Kids race through a sea of geometrical shapes, searching for triangles of various sizes. With this free worksheet, they can have fun while learning about similarity of geometrical shapes concepts. Run, run, run as fast as they can!
Gingerbread Man Geometry Maze Worksheet
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Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Engage your kids with learning by making it fun! Try this creative worksheet: your kids can practice subtraction while making bracelets. Download the pdf; read the two word problems to them and help them choose the correct total. Have fun! (80 words)
Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 29
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 29
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 29
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Basic subtraction is a fundamental skill for young children, and understanding its importance can greatly benefit parents and teachers. For ages 5-7, mastering subtraction helps build a strong foundation for future mathematical concepts. Moreover, subtraction is essential for developing problem-solving skills that are useful in daily life. For instance, understanding the idea of "taking away" one item can help children grasp concepts like sharing and managing resources.

Subtraction also aids cognitive development, enhancing children's abilities to think critically and reason logically. By working through problems, children improve their focus and attention to detail. Additionally, early success in math fosters confidence and a positive attitude toward learning, setting the stage for future academic achievements.

Parents and teachers play crucial roles in making learning subtraction engaging and effective. By incorporating toys, games, and real-life situations, they can make abstract concepts more concrete and relatable. For example, using apples to demonstrate "5 minus 2" can make the idea clear and memorable.

Investing time and effort in teaching basic subtraction ensures that children develop the necessary skills to tackle more complex mathematical challenges later on, leading to overall academic success and a more inquisitive approach to learning.