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Kindergarten Subtraction Worksheets

Master subtraction step by step, from basic concepts to advanced problem solving

Common Core: K.OA

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Learning Path

Start with Lesson 1 and work your way through!

1

What is Subtraction?

Beginner

Learn what it means to take away

Understand that subtraction means taking awayLearn the minus (-) sign+1 more
2

Subtracting Within 5

Beginner

Practice subtracting small numbers

Subtract from numbers 1 to 5Use objects to help subtract+1 more
3

Subtracting Within 8

Beginner

Subtract from numbers up to 8

Subtract from numbers up to 8Practice counting backwards+1 more
4

Subtracting Within 10

Easy

Subtract from numbers up to 10

Subtract from numbers up to 10Use all 10 fingers+1 more
5

Mixed Practice

Easy

Practice all subtraction within 10

Subtract any numbers within 10Get faster at subtraction+1 more

How to solve Kindergarten subtraction problems

Real problems from these worksheets, solved one step at a time — the same explanations your child sees when practicing online.

  1. Example 1

    4 − 1 = ?

    1. Start at 4 on the number line.
    2. Count backward 1 step.
    3. You land on 3.
    4. Or think: 1 + ? = 4. The answer is 3!

    Answer: 3

  2. Example 2

    6 − 3 = ?

    1. Start at 6 on the number line.
    2. Count backward 3 steps.
    3. You land on 3.
    4. Or think: 3 + ? = 6. The answer is 3!

    Answer: 3

  3. Example 3

    8 − 1 = ?

    1. Start at 8 on the number line.
    2. Count backward 1 step.
    3. You land on 7.
    4. Or think: 1 + ? = 8. The answer is 7!

    Answer: 7

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Kindergarten Subtraction worksheets free?
All printable Subtraction worksheets on MyMathKid are free to download and print. Answer keys are a premium feature available with a subscription.
How many Subtraction worksheets are available for Kindergarten?
There are 5 progressive Subtraction lessons with worksheets for Kindergarten, covering skills from foundational concepts to advanced problem solving.
Are these Subtraction worksheets aligned to Common Core?
Yes — Kindergarten Subtraction aligns with Common Core K.OA (Operations & Algebraic Thinking).
What will my child practice with these Subtraction worksheets?
Your child will practice: What is Subtraction?, Subtracting Within 5, Subtracting Within 8, Subtracting Within 10, and more.