Subtraction Math Worksheet for First Graders

This subtraction worksheet helps first graders practice subtracting one number from another. Each item asks for the difference, using the same simple take away idea.

At age 6, subtraction confidence grows when counting back feels steady, not rushed. Many parents notice kids start counting forward or skip steps, especially when the numbers look close together.

Choose 2 problems on the page. Point to the bigger number, move counters or finger steps back by the smaller number, then write the answer together on the first one.

After the first two problems match, the child can complete a few more using the same “count back” move and check after each answer. This worksheet stays focused on subtraction only, so practice time stays on the skill, not on switching topics from the start of the page like in a Whizki Learning set.