Little Math Stories Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

Six-year-olds can count out loud and still freeze when a story problem changes direction. This printable keeps the work small and clear with three picture stories: rabbits with 5 and 1 more, apples with 6 take away 5, and flowers with 4 and 3 more.

It fits a kindergartener who can count small groups and is starting to connect story words to math actions. Sit together, read each sentence aloud, and ask, “Are things joining, or are some going away?” If the reading feels hard, you can read the words while they follow the pictures and numbers.

The practice stays concrete. They add the incoming rabbits, subtract the apples taken away, and add the flowers placed in the vase. Have them touch or mark each picture as they count, then write the answer. For another round of simple word-problem practice, try the Little Math Stories Worksheet, since familiar wording helps them focus on the math action instead of guessing what to do.

When the three stories feel easy, ask them to retell one problem with toys at the table, first with the same numbers and then with one tiny change. As a next step, the Make Ten Number Bonds Worksheet helps practice seeing parts and totals, which connects nicely to the addition stories here.