Enhance your child’s math skills with our engaging Basic Subtraction Worksheets designed for ages 7-9. These worksheets provide a fun and interactive way for young learners to practice and master fundamental subtraction concepts. Each worksheet features a variety of exercises, from simple subtraction problems to word problems, ensuring a well-rounded math experience. Our resources support learning targets such as accuracy, speed, and problem-solving. Ideal for home practice or classroom activities, these worksheets encourage children to build confidence in their arithmetic abilities while developing critical thinking skills. Download our printable worksheets today and watch your child excel in subtraction!


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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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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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Basic subtraction is a fundamental skill that forms the foundation for a child's mathematical understanding. For children aged 7-9, mastering subtraction is crucial as it directly impacts their ability to tackle larger concepts in mathematics. This age group typically begins to encounter more complex problems that require not only straightforward arithmetic but also logical reasoning and critical thinking skills.

Parents and teachers should care about basic subtraction because it enhances children’s problem-solving abilities and boosts their confidence in mathematics. Proficiency in subtraction fosters a sense of achievement, motivating students to engage with more advanced topics. Furthermore, subtraction is used in everyday situations such as budgeting, time management, and assessing quantities, making it an essential tool for practical life skills.

Encouraging a solid grasp of subtraction can prevent future math anxiety and struggles in higher educational settings. With the rise of standardized tests and STEM-focused curricula, early emphasis on arithmetic ensures students can cope with increasing academic demands. Additionally, positive reinforcement from parents and teachers can nurture a love for learning, encouraging children to view math as a valuable and enjoyable subject. Supporting their understanding of basic subtraction lays the groundwork for both academic success and lifelong skills.