Subtraction Strategies : Subtraction : First Grade Math Worksheets

Below, you will find a wide range of our printable worksheets in chapter Subtraction Strategies of section Subtraction. These worksheets are appropriate for First Grade Math. We have crafted many worksheets covering various aspects of this topic, and many more. We hope you find them very useful and interesting.

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Subtraction Strategies

Worksheet: First Grade

Number Line Subtraction


Count back on the number line to solve each subtraction problem.

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Worksheet: First Grade

Subtraction Strategies


Choose addition, ten - frame, or counters to solve each subtraction problem.

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Worksheet: First Grade

Subtraction Using counters


Solve the subtraction problems using pennies ( counters ).

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Worksheet: First Grade

Subtraction Using Counters


Use buttons ( counters ) to solve the subtraction problems.

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Celebrations ( Christmas Theme )


Cut and use the ornament cards as counters to solve each subtraction problem.

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Linda Ladybug


Cut and use the ladybug cards as counters to solve the subtraction problems.

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