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Skills Covered

Build addition and subtraction fluency
Solve equations in standard format
Develop mental math strategies

Strengthen number fact recall
Practice computation accuracy
Apply mathematical reasoning

How to Use This Worksheet

Cross out pictures and write the subtraction equation. Numbers within 5 for beginning subtractors.

Tips for Success

Encourage students to check their work with the inverse operation
Allow use of manipulatives or drawings for support
Time practice sessions to build fluency gradually
Celebrate improvement in speed and accuracy over time

Common Core Standards Alignment

This worksheet supports the following Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

1.OA.C.6 - Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency within 10
2.OA.B.2 - Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies

Picture Subtraction to 5

Pre-K - K 1 worksheet + answer key

Cross out pictures and write the subtraction equation. Numbers within 5 for beginning subtractors.

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What’s Included

1 worksheet page
Answer key included
Grade level: Pre-K - K
Category: Addition & Subtraction
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