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Welcome to our dedicated Subtraction Practice page, designed for kids ages 5-9! Here, young learners will find an engaging collection of printable addition and subtraction worksheets that make mastering math enjoyable. Our carefully crafted exercises focus on subtraction skills, allowing children to practice through fun, interactive activities. Each worksheet reinforces essential concepts while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving. Ideal for both classroom and home use, these resources support a child’s educational journey by building confidence and competence in mathematics. Explore our selection to help your child thrive in their subtraction skills today!


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Subtracting with Regrouping: Magnetism Worksheet
Subtracting with Regrouping: Magnetism Worksheet

Subtracting with Regrouping: Magnetism Worksheet

Download Kids Academy's worksheet for a fun way to review science and math! Look at the magnet and remember opposites attract. Find another with opposite poles, then solve the problem on the left and check the solution against the magnet. Check the box next to the correct answer to complete this page.
Subtracting with Regrouping: Magnetism Worksheet
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Rocket Math Worksheet
Rocket Math Worksheet

Rocket Math Worksheet

Your students will be math wizards in no time as they blast off on this exciting and colorful PDF worksheet. They'll use the 10s strategy to practice addition and subtraction, and they'll learn to skip count forwards and backwards. Keep them engaged and make learning fun!
Rocket Math Worksheet
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Addition and subtraction worksheet: Fact Families
Addition and subtraction worksheet: Fact Families

Fact Families — Add and Subtract Worksheet

Kids will love seeing how families of numbers "live" in their own houses!
Fact Families — Add and Subtract Worksheet
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Circus Math Printable Worksheet
Circus Math Printable Worksheet

Circus Math Printable

Let's take the kids to the circus and combine literacy and numeracy skills! Our circus math printable worksheet will encourage creativity and higher-order thinking by connecting addition to real-life examples. Kids will learn to love math while they explore the fun, real-life applications of math. Ignite their passion today!
Circus Math Printable
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Police Subtraction Worksheet
Police Subtraction Worksheet

Police Subtraction Worksheet

Police protect citizens and do more in the community. Kids can learn numbers with this math worksheet: two subtraction problems in the downloadable PDF. Read the problems with your kids, then check the box next to the number sentences that are correct.
Police Subtraction Worksheet
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Air Balloon Math Worksheet
Air Balloon Math Worksheet

Air Balloon Math Worksheet

Revised: Review your child's addition and subtraction skills with this fun worksheet. Featuring hot air balloons filled with math equations, help your child add or subtract by ten before ticking the boxes with the right answers. Working through the equations one-by-one is a great way to make math practice enjoyable!
Air Balloon Math Worksheet
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Find The Difference Worksheet
Find The Difference Worksheet

Find The Difference Worksheet

Kindergarteners need to work out subtraction problems and get the right answers. To help them, point to the alien ship with '30' in it on the worksheet. Get them to follow a line to the equations with a difference of 30. Solving these simple subtraction problems will give the answers.
Find The Difference Worksheet
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Subtraction Soccer Worksheet
Subtraction Soccer Worksheet

Subtraction Soccer Worksheet

Soccer is a fun sport your child likely enjoys. Math, on the other hand, might not be so exciting. You can show them mathematics can be fun with this traceable worksheet. The kids in the sheet are playing a game of soccer. Ask your child to help them score a goal by tracing a line between the problems with a difference of 26 and the soccer ball. Have fun!
Subtraction Soccer Worksheet
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T-shirt Subtraction Worksheet
T-shirt Subtraction Worksheet

T-shirt Subtraction Worksheet

Use colorful items and activities to help your students learn. Show them this worksheet with objects to identify. Guide them to solve the two word problems with their fingers and tick the correct answer from the given choices.
T-shirt Subtraction Worksheet
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Subtraction Quest Worksheet
Subtraction Quest Worksheet

Subtraction Quest Worksheet

Send your little mathematicians on a quest full of fun! This free, downloadable PDF worksheet has them using base ten blocks to decide if the difference in each problem is 34. They'll solve each problem, marking equations where the difference is 34. It's a great way to build number sense and challenge themselves - plus, they won't even realize it's math!
Subtraction Quest Worksheet
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Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet
Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet

Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet

Before tackling the math problem, get your kids ready by asking them to share their favorite holiday and why. Then, look at the picture on the worksheet with them. Help them examine the numbers and problems, and select the number sentence that shows what's happening with each string of light. 80 words.
Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet
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Interactive Subtraction Worksheet PDF
Interactive Subtraction Worksheet PDF

Stellar Subtraction Worksheet

Stellar Subtraction Worksheet
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Add and Subtract Up to 20 Worksheet
Add and Subtract Up to 20 Worksheet

Add and Subtract Worksheet

Introduce your child to equations and advanced math concepts with this worksheet - designed to help them learn add and subtract up to 20. This logical reasoning exercise will help them gain a better understanding of math, preparing them for future success. Start early and watch them excel!
Add and Subtract Worksheet
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Subtracting Socks Worksheet
Subtracting Socks Worksheet

Subtracting Socks Worksheet

Before beginning this exercise with your children, warm them up with a counting game. If math is not their favorite subject, use this worksheet. Help them read the two word problems, then use their fingers to count and subtract. Ask them to select the correct answer and check the box.
Subtracting Socks Worksheet
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Grocery Store Fun! Worksheet
Grocery Store Fun! Worksheet

Grocery Store Fun! Worksheet

Let your kids have fun with this store worksheet. It requires them to help the owner by subtracting what she has sold from the original amount to figure out how much is left. Have them read and solve the equations in the printout to give the store owner the answer.
Grocery Store Fun! Worksheet
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Garden Subtraction Worksheet
Garden Subtraction Worksheet

Garden Subtraction Worksheet

Help your kids understand math with this fun, garden-themed subtraction worksheet! Have them read the number sentences and count the veggies in each row. Then, subtract 10 from each row to find the answer. They'll love counting the colorful veggies and solving the problems!
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Subtraction Snowboarding Worksheet
Subtraction Snowboarding Worksheet

Subtraction Snowboarding Worksheet

Your child can help the snowboarder carve up the mountain with this worksheet! It features a snowboarder who loves snowboarding almost as much as your kid. Get them to draw a line through the problems, where the difference between them is 17. Winter weather brings lots of snow - so let your child channel their love for snowboarding and have fun!
Subtraction Snowboarding Worksheet
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Math: Subtraction Ten And Six PDF Worksheet
Math: Subtraction Ten And Six PDF Worksheet

Subtraction Ten And Six Worksheet

Get Kids Academy and practice subtraction with fun!
Subtraction Ten And Six Worksheet
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Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet

Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet

Help your child understand school topics better with your assistance. For math, go over their worksheet together and discuss the instructions and text. Solve the questions and check the right equation. This will take their learning to the next level.
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet

Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet

Take your kids on a virtual grocery trip with this worksheet! Help them read the two word problems and use the pictures to solve them. Then, have them circle the correct answers. It's an easy, fun way to get kids comfortable with math while also getting them excited about grocery shopping!
Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
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Eagle Subtraction Worksheet
Eagle Subtraction Worksheet

Eagle Subtraction Worksheet

Help your kids become math experts! Through practice and adult guidance, even addition and subtraction can seem simple. Show them how with this worksheet - get them to trace the dotted lines to connect each word problem to the correct picture and solve the number sentence with some eagles!
Eagle Subtraction Worksheet
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Instrument Subtraction Worksheet
Instrument Subtraction Worksheet

Instrument Subtraction Worksheet

Encourage kids to practice their addition and subtraction by having them identify the musical instruments on the worksheet, then read the subtraction problems and check the box with the matching number sentences.
Instrument Subtraction Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 43
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Adding up to 1000: Page 44
Adding up to 1000: Page 44

Adding up to 1000: Page 44

Adding up to 1000: Page 44
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Parents and teachers should care about subtraction practice for children aged 5-9 because it lays the foundation for essential mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. Mastery of subtraction, alongside addition, is crucial in developing a child’s fluency with numbers, which supports higher-level math skills in the future. As children learn to subtract, they enhance their ability to understand relationships between numbers, essential for tasks such as budgeting, measuring, and even everyday decision-making.

Early mastery of these concepts boosts confidence and fosters a positive attitude towards math, reducing anxiety as they encounter more complex problems later on. Furthermore, regular practice reinforces memory retention and helps children develop strategies for tackling subtraction problems, promoting cognitive skills necessary for academic success.

Additionally, engaging in subtraction practice can be a fun and interactive way for parents and teachers to connect with children, turning learning into a joyful experience rather than a chore. Incorporating games, visual aids, and real-world applications makes math relatable and tangible, further increasing children's interest and understanding. Ultimately, investing time in subtraction practice maximizes developmental benefits, setting children up for success not just in academics, but throughout their lives.