Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 3-6 - Page 3
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Fabulous Fours Worksheet
Mastering basic math like addition and subtraction is essential for your kids. Use fun exercises and tests to evaluate their understanding of equations. Challenge them with this worksheet - have them count the objects in each picture, then trace a line to the pictures which show the equation 3-2.
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Addition and Subtraction Within 1: Assessment 2 Worksheet
This worksheet is a great tool to help your students learn addition and subtraction. It contains four equations in a printable pdf. Ask your students to review the equation and determine if the symbol between them is a '+' or '-'. Guide them in selecting the correct symbols for each equation.
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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.
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Count Back to Subtract Substraction Worksheet
With this worksheet, your child can visually see and count each number they’re subtracting.
This worksheet provides a number line to help your child master subtraction visually. Counting back on the line will give them a deeper understanding of the concept. It's a great way to teach subtraction and help children gain confidence with the subject.
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Down the Stairs Worksheet
Let your kids' imaginations run wild with this worksheet featuring a cute and friendly dog! Ask them to point out the dog in the printout, then help count the blocks in each set. Aim to stack them in descending order and build stairs for the pup to get down. Count each block and check the set - it's that easy!
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Community Places: 1 Less Worksheet
Have your kindergarteners draw a line through the correct number sentences as they find their way home from school. Ask them to identify the people, places, and buildings in their community and the jobs they do.
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Outer Space Substraction Worksheet
This Singapore Math-inspired worksheet will help kids develop a deeper understanding of math concepts, stop relying on rote memorization, and build mathematical knowledge for future concepts. With a catchy space-theme, your child will have fun honing their skills.
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Addition and Subtraction: Underwater Math Worksheet
Take your little mathematicians on an undersea adventure as they work to solve number sentences. With fun worksheets, they'll analyze numbers, orders of operation and use if/then statements. They'll learn addition and subtraction are opposites, helping them solve more problems!
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Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Before starting the exercise, ask your kids if they know what harvesting is. Show them the pictures and explain if needed. Help them read the word problems, use the pictures to find the answer and check the box above. There are two simple word problems in the printout.
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Count and Subtract Worksheet
This worksheet helps your child learn math via colorful pictures and equations. Count the items together, adding and subtracting as necessary. Your child will be challenged to get the correct total, thereby developing their math skills.
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Addition or Subtraction? Worksheet
Help your math whiz's number skills advance with these colorful flag equations! With the free PDF, they'll learn to solve addition and subtraction facts by following the correct orders of operation. And the best part? They'll develop a deeper understanding of how the different operations work together within equations. Give it a try and watch their skills soar!
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Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
Guide your students to show that math can be fun! If your kindergartners need help with addition and subtraction, the simple problems in this worksheet are ideal. Ask them to look at the two pictures and find the correct answers. Help them check their work to build their confidence in math.
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Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet
Kids love birthday parties, with fun activities and yummy treats. Make math fun with this worksheet! It has pictures of a party, and your kids should solve the problems and check the matching box. They'll get to learn math, and have fun too!
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Recycling - More or Less Worksheet
Your child can compare numbers and solve word problems with this free worksheet. Help them understand what's being asked as Sam and Ali take items to the recycling center. They can choose the correct equation to match the word problem and apply their skills in reading and pulling out the appropriate information.
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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)
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Fruit and Veggies Subtraction Worksheet
Kids learn subtraction with this fun worksheet: fruits and veggies! Kids use pictures to count or take away to get the right answer, aiding in understanding subtraction better.
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Addition and Subtraction Within 1: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Help your kids count the base ten blocks in the picture. Then, count how many have been marked off. Ask them to select the correct answer choice to solve the subtraction problems based on the blocks counted. 80 words
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One Less: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Help your kids with counting using this worksheet that has pictures of bugs! There are four different bugs and insects. Show them each one and ask them to count, then circle the group that has 1 less than the previous group. Don't worry if your kids don't like bugs - it's just a picture!
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Jungle Subtraction Word Problems Substraction Worksheet
Kids will love this jungle-themed worksheet: subtraction word problems! Help the monkey work out how many bananas he has, using the number line. Encourage your child to use colorful parrots to subtract with ease and make calculations fun!
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What to Mail? Worksheet
Do your kids know what postmen do? They deliver mail from the post office to the intended recipient. Word problems are math questions written in sentence form. Here, kids must examine the image, read the problem, and find the correct answer. This worksheet offers practice in that skill.
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One Less: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Farmers are vital to our community. They raise animals and crops which provide us with food. Kids can learn a lot by visiting a farm—ask them to name the animals and crops they saw! Farmer Bill in this worksheet needs hay. Point to the haystacks, and ask your child to circle the one with 1 less.
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Subtraction is a key foundational math skill that parents and teachers should prioritize for children ages 3-6 because it plays a critical role in their cognitive and academic development. During these formative years, children’s brains are wired for rapid growth and learning, making it an ideal period to introduce basic mathematical concepts.
Understanding subtraction helps in developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills. By grasping the concept of “taking away,” children learn to make sense of their world and how quantities can change. This understanding also sets the stage for more complex arithmetic and mathematical reasoning tasks in the future, such as multiplication, division, and algebra.
Additionally, early mastery of subtraction significantly boosts a child's confidence in handling numbers, ensuring a smoother transition to more advanced math topics in school. It also fosters a positive attitude towards mathematics, reducing anxiety and encouraging a lifelong interest in the subject.
From a practical standpoint, subtraction, like addition, appears frequently in everyday scenarios—from determining how many toys remain after sharing to understanding the concept of having fewer objects. Through engaging activities and hands-on experiences, teaching subtraction can also enhance motor skills and concentration, making it an enriching part of early education. Therefore, focusing on subtraction from a young age builds a strong mathematical foundation essential for future educational success.
