Color the Cubes That Stay
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Color the Cubes That Stay" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with subtract within 5 can use it as a short review.
Preschool math worksheet: color the cubes that stay on each train for sentences like 5 take away 2 and 3 take away 2. Part of our subtract within 5 subtraction collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Read every story and sentence aloud. Act out each one with a few small toys, moving the taken away ones aside, before your child marks the page.
What students will practice
- Students will listen as an adult reads each subtraction sentence.
- Students will start at the left end and color the cubes that stay.
- Students will leave the cubes that are taken away white.
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FAQ
How do I use this subtract within 5 worksheet?
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Read every story and sentence aloud. Act out each one with a few small toys, moving the taken away ones aside, before your child marks the page.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Color the cubes that stay on each train for sentences like 5 take away 2 and 3 take away 2. The directions on the page read: An adult reads each number sentence aloud. Start at the left end of the train. Color the cubes that stay. Leave the cubes that are taken away white. The page opens with a worked example.
Can I use this subtract within 5 worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool subtraction, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with subtract within 5. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool subtract within 5 worksheets are there?
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25 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are subtract within 5 worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these subtract within 5 worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, trace, match, color, or cut and paste, and a few ask for a single number. A grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read yet.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Math |
| Topic | Subtraction |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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