Food Frenzy! Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Don’t forget your addition and subtraction facts in this fun, food-themed worksheet! In these six problems, students will read about a scenario involving food. They will need to decide which operation is appropriate for the situation, then add or subtract to find the sum or difference. This worksheet includes facts within 20. 

This worksheet is perfect for first and second graders reviewing their addition and subtraction skills and working on their conceptual understanding of these operations. Word problems challenge students to think about what addition and subtraction mean in context, allowing them to apply their math knowledge to real-life situations. 

Find more practice with addition and subtraction here: Two Step Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction and Measurement Word Problems: Length.