Description
Make subtraction stories easier to discuss and represent with kindergarten subtraction word problems. Children listen to or read a short situation, draw a model and use the page’s visual tools to work out what remains.
What’s included
- Ten illustrated subtraction story-problem worksheets
- Drawing space for representing the story
- Number lines, ten frames and tally-mark areas
- Equation and difference spaces
- Teacher directions for using the packet
Ways to use this resource
Model a story together and ask students to explain how the quantities change. Encourage them to use a drawing or visual representation before recording an equation and answer. Choose pages for math groups, guided practice or early first-grade review. The consistent format lets children practice the same reasoning routine with different themes, including hippos, owls, balloons, cars and birds.
Format: Printable PDF. Pages: 13, including cover and terms. Suggested grades: PreK – 1st. Digital download; no physical materials are shipped.
Pair it with: Addition Word Problems.
Ashley H. –
I was looking for more word problems in this format for my kiddos! Thank you! (Originally shared on my TpT store.)
Angela M. –
This was a great resource to use with the students during our math unit. Thank you! (Originally shared on my TpT store.)
Nicki G. –
My students loved using this resource and it gave them different ways to explore subtraction problems. (Originally shared on my TpT store.)