Help your child master essential subtraction skills with our engaging Basic Subtraction Math Worksheets designed specifically for ages 6-8! These worksheets are perfect for young learners, providing a fun and interactive way for them to practice subtracting numbers and improve their arithmetic skills. Featuring a variety of exercises, including word problems and visual aids, our resources ensure that kids can build confidence and fluency in subtraction at their own pace. Whether at home or in the classroom, our worksheets are an excellent supplement to any math curriculum. Get ready to watch your child thrive in math with our carefully crafted materials!


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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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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 foundational skill critical for children aged 6-8, as it lays the groundwork for more advanced mathematical concepts. At this age, children are developing their problem-solving abilities and comprehension of numeracy. Understanding subtraction helps them make sense of quantities, enabling them to tackle daily tasks, such as sharing, counting change, and measuring.

Parents and teachers should care about basic subtraction because it cultivates critical thinking and cognitive development. Mastering subtraction aids in the transition from concrete to abstract thinking essential for future math success. Additionally, proficiency in subtraction enhances students’ confidence, reducing math anxiety and encouraging a positive attitude towards learning.

Moreover, basic subtraction supports literacy skills through vocabulary development and the ability to follow multi-step instructions. Engaging children with real-life applications of subtraction—such as cooking or shopping—makes learning relevant and exciting, reinforcing their comprehension.

Ultimately, investing in early subtraction skills expands a child's academic wheelhouse. Parents and teachers are pivotal in fostering an environment that excites and motivates learners, ensuring they have the skills needed to excel in both math and various life situations.