Little Math Stories Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

Six-year-olds can do the counting and still freeze when math is tucked inside a little story. This printable keeps it short with three friendly situations: 7 rabbits with 2 more hopping in, 5 flowers with 4 taken out, and 1 apple with 4 more added. Each one ends with a clear question, so the next step is simple: read the story, notice what changed, and find the answer.

This page fits a kindergartener who can count small numbers and listen to a short prompt. If reading the sentences takes too much energy, read them aloud and let the math be the main job. The important move is hearing whether the story means add more or take away, then counting to match that action.

Work through one story at a time. Point to the starting number first, then the number that changes. For the rabbit and apple stories, count on to find the new total. For the flower story, count back or use five small objects and take four away. Saying the action out loud, “more hop in” or “takes out,” helps connect the story words to addition and subtraction.

Stay nearby and ask, “Did the amount get bigger or smaller?” before the answer is written. After this page, make ten ten-frame practice is a helpful next step because it gives the same kind of counting a clear visual space. You can also use greater, smaller, or equal number practice to compare the answers they found and talk about which group has more, less, or the same.