Fishy Ten Frames: Subtraction Within 10

Dive deep into subtraction as you solve these colorful, aquatic problems! Students will be asked to solve eight subtraction problems with the help of the fishy ten frames. These ten frames are prefilled with the minuend; learners will need to cross out the right number of fish to show subtraction and find the difference. 

Intended for kindergartners, this charming activity is a great choice for making subtraction practice fun. The visual approach to subtraction can strengthen students’ understanding of subtraction, allowing them to see that subtraction represents “taking away” from a set. Proficiency with subtraction within 10 is part of a math foundation that can support students as they learn more advanced skills. 

For even more subtraction practice, check out Apple Picking Ten Frames: Subtraction Within 10, Subtracting From Ten on a Ten Frame: Cut and Paste #1, and Subtracting From Ten on a Ten Frame: Write the Equation #1.