Explore engaging and educational basic subtraction worksheets designed for ages 5-9 on our Kids Academy page! These carefully crafted worksheets are perfect for young learners to practice and master essential subtraction skills while building a strong mathematical foundation. Our colorful, fun, and interactive activities make learning subtraction enjoyable and effective. Each worksheet provides step-by-step problems, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities among children. Ideal for teachers, parents, and tutors, these printable resources cater to various skill levels, ensuring every child can achieve success and gain confidence in subtraction. Visit now to kickstart a joyful learning journey!


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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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Farm Stand Mass Worksheet
Farm Stand Mass Worksheet

Farm Stand Mass Worksheet

Engage your kids in a fun learning adventure! Encourage them to practice what they learn in school using this worksheet. Look at the picture and read the problem together. Help them solve it and trace the line to the answer. Make learning enjoyable and your kids will be more motivated!
Farm Stand Mass Worksheet
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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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Hungry Dragon Worksheet
Hungry Dragon Worksheet

Hungry Dragon Worksheet

Feed the dragon words and watch your child strengthen their phonological awareness and auditory discrimination skills! Download this free PDF for tracing exercises that build their fine motor skills too. Kids will love spending time with the cute dragon while they unwittingly learn reading skills!
Hungry Dragon 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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Kindergarten Sight Words: Did
Kindergarten Sight Words: Did

Kindergarten Sight Words: Did

Kindergarten Sight Words: Did
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Understanding basic subtraction is crucial for children ages 5-9 as it serves as a foundational mathematical skill that supports numerous aspects of their cognitive development and daily lives. At this age, children's brains are highly receptive to learning new concepts, making it an ideal time to build their arithmetic abilities. Subtraction is not just about removing one quantity from another; it also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and logical reasoning.

By mastering basic subtraction, children gain confidence in handling numbers, which is essential for more complex mathematical operations they will encounter in higher grades, such as multiplication and division. This knowledge also enhances their ability to perform everyday tasks, such as counting money, telling time, or even sharing equally.

Moreover, early proficiency in subtraction can strengthen children's academic performance and foster a positive attitude toward learning math overall. This encouragement can lead to academic success and open up possibilities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields later in life.

Parents and teachers play a vital role in nurturing this skill. By providing engaging and supportive learning environments, they can make subtraction a fun and rewarding experience, ensuring that children build a solid mathematical foundation.