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1st - 3rd Grade Subtraction Word Problems Resources : Page 2

This underwater-themed worksheet is a playful way for learners to practice solving multi-step word problems.

Sea Creatures Word Problems: Multi-step Addition and Subtraction

Addition and subtraction are in the forecast in this engaging math worksheet! 

Weather Subtraction Word Problems

Review subtracting one-digit numbers from two-digit numbers and word problems with this handy worksheet.

Review Subtraction: Subtracting Ones & Tens

Who knew toys could be such great tools for subtraction? For extra math practice, try these fun word problems, all about toys!

Toy Subtraction Word Problems

Work up your appetite for a hearty meal full of math! Introduce your first grader to word problems with this beginner's worksheet.

Simple Math Word Problems #6

Yum, let's whip up some tasty math problems! These bake sale word problems will satisfy your sweet tooth for math.

Bake Sale Math

Go nuts for math practice! Your first grader will learn how to solve math problems in sentence form. He'll add and subtract different kinds of nuts.

Simple Math Word Problems #5

Math can be yummy, especially when it's all about ice cream sundaes! Introduce your first grader to word problems with this sweet worksheet.

Simple Math Word Problems #7

Satisfy your mathematical sweet tooth with some candy subtraction word problems!

Candy Subtraction

Use this resource to strengthen problem solving skills in math.

Musical Word Problems:  Addition & Subtraction

Celebrate springtime with some Easter word problems! Your little counter can practice solving word problems with addition and subtraction.

Easter Word Problems #2

Fluency with subtraction is one of the foundations of the first grade math curriculum. This guided lesson on subtraction was designed by our team of curriculum experts to reinforce first graders' understanding of subtraction, as well as boost their confidence with this operation. When finished with the lesson, kids can find extra opportunities to practice subtraction with the accompanying subtraction worksheets.

Subtraction 2

Subtraction fluency within 20 is the focus of this guided lesson for second graders. Kids will be tasked with mental subtraction, as well as with using manipulatives and drawings to add and subtract larger numbers. Word problems will help to round out the lesson, as kids follow the step-by-step method of solving subtraction word problems. For even more practice in this skill, check out our subtraction worksheets.

Subtraction 3

In this lesson, kids are given different strategies for finding the sum of two numbers. Addition strategies such as these help third graders gain a deeper understanding of, and fluency with, this operation. The lesson features guided instruction and plenty of practice problems to apply what is being learned. For even more practice, try our third grade addition worksheets recommended to accompany this lesson.

Addition 4

Work on subtraction skills with your 3rd grader with this engaging math word problem worksheet. Combine a love of sports to show that math can be really fun!

Stamp Subtraction

Learners practice deciphering two-digit subtraction word problems with this second-grade math game!

Jumpy: Two-Digit Subtraction Word Problems

Use this exercise to give your students practice solving word problems with addition, subtraction, or a mix of both operations.

Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction 

Teaching kids additional subtraction strategies is one way to boost math fluency and comprehension. This guided lesson, designed by our team of curriculum experts, teaches various strategies to find the difference, and provides exercises that help kids to practice these strategies on their own. For more opportunities to practice, try downloading and printing the third grade subtraction worksheets recommended by our curriculum team.

Subtraction 4

Children develop their logic and reasoning skills as they answer a series of five word problems in this math worksheet.

Logic Puzzle Fun #2

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Subtraction Strategies.

Vocabulary Cards: Subtraction Strategies

Math skills will bloom with this garden variety worksheet! Count up the items from this month's harvest to hone addition and subtraction skills.

Garden Math

Get your child to celebrate Easter with word problem fun. Easter word problems get your child to find the amount of candy Bobby gets and eggs Andrea finds.

Easter Word Problems #6

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Thinking Deeply About Word Problems.

Glossary: Thinking Deeply About Word Problems

Your child will have fun strengthening her math skills while honing her reading comprehension with Christmas word problems.

Christmas Word Problems

Take these Hanukkah themed word problems for a spin!

Hanukkah Number Line Problems

Hunt for the solutions in these Easter word problems! Kids will practice reading as they work out these addition and subtraction problems.

Easter Word Problems #4

Engage students in subtraction by having them create their very own subtraction problems! Students will use the word bank to write, illustrate, and solve their own equations.

Make Your Own Subtraction Problems

Play a game of "restaurant" to reinforce real-world applications of counting and using money.

Menu Math

Help Quinn order the right amount of pizza for his party! Use your knowledge of addition and subtraction to solve each word problem.

Pizza Math

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