How can I help my first grader who struggles with subtraction?

Use number lines and hundred charts to make subtraction visual. Practice fact families (e.g., 3+4=7, 7-4=3) to show how addition and subtraction are connected. Start with subtraction within 10 before moving to larger numbers. Consistent daily practice with worksheets builds confidence.

1st Grade Subtraction within 100 Worksheets

Q: What subtraction skills should a first grader have?

First graders should subtract within 20 using strategies like counting back, using related addition facts, and making ten (CCSS 1.OA.C.6). They should also understand the relationship between addition and subtraction and solve comparison word problems.

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Free printable subtraction within 100 worksheets for 1st grade students (Ages 6-7). All worksheets are aligned to Common Core standards and ready to print.

1st Grade Math Subtraction Subtraction within 100 Clear All

$Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Beach$

Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Beach

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$Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Beach Chair$

Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Beach Chair

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Flamingo$

Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Flamingo

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Guitar$

Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Guitar

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Kite$

Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Kite

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Sand Castle$

Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Sand Castle

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Sun$

Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Sun

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Trip$

Add or subtract within 100 (no borrowing) - Trip

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Add or subtract within 100 (whole tens) - Snail$

Add or subtract within 100 (whole tens) - Snail

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Subtract a 3-digit number from a 3-digit number (no borrowing) - Watermelon$

Subtract a 3-digit number from a 3-digit number (no borrowing) - Watermelon

GradeGrades 2 & 1

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$Subtracting in columns - 2-digit numbers (no borrowing) - Cat Shades$

Subtracting in columns - 2-digit numbers (no borrowing) - Cat Shades

Grade1st Grade

TopicSubtraction

More subtraction worksheets

Explore all of our 1st grade subtraction worksheets, covering subtract by crossing out objects, subtract by drawing & crossing out, solve subtraction word problems with objects, select the subtraction sentence, and more.

Subtract by crossing out objects Subtract by drawing & crossing out Solve subtraction word problems with objects Select the subtraction sentence Write subtraction sentences Subtract using number lines Subtraction sentences and number lines Subtract within 0-10 Subtract by counting back Subtract by counting up Missing minuend or subtrahend (within 10)Subtract within 1-20 Subtract 1-digit from 1-100 (no regrouping)Subtract 1-digit from 1-100 (missing numbers)Subtract whole tens Subtract whole tens (missing numbers)Subtract from whole tens Subtract 1-digit from a 2-digit number (no borrowing)Subtract 2-digit numbers (no borrowing)Subtract in columns (missing numbers)Fact families Add & subtract 3 numbers Add & subtract 4 numbers Subtract 1-digit numbers Subtract numbers < 50 Add / subtract word problems Add / subtract word problems (numbers < 50)Subtraction facts

Frequently Asked Questions

First graders should subtract within 20 using strategies like counting back, using related addition facts, and making ten (CCSS 1.OA.C.6). They should also understand the relationship between addition and subtraction and solve comparison word problems.

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