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Subtraction worksheets
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Subtraction is the operation that surfaces children's intuitions about what stays and what leaves. These worksheets build that intuition with picture-based take-away problems for the youngest learners, then progress to abstract number subtraction once the take-away gesture is no longer needed. The format pairs well with manipulatives in the classroom — children can act out the first row with counters, then complete the rest on the page.
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Subtraction with picture take-away — kindergarten · 30 minutes total
Gather the class on the carpet. Hold up five animal flashcards from today's deck — pick a group the children can name confidently. The example below uses sheep; substitute whatever animals your deck i…
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