This hard worksheet turns subtraction into little stories that kindergartners can picture in their heads. Children read about Sam giving away 4 of his 9 stickers, 8 birds with 3 flying away, Mia putting 6 of 10 flowers in a vase, and Tom taking 2 crayons from a box of 7, then choose the right answer from four options.
A fill-in section follows with equations such as 10 - 2, 8 - 7, 6 - 6, and 7 - 3, including a tricky zero answer. Pairing word problems with quick equations teaches young learners to translate everyday situations into math, a key first step toward Grade 1 problem solving.
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Subtraction Within 10
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Sam has 9 stickers. He gives 4 to a friend. How many stickers does Sam have left?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
2. There are 8 birds on a branch. Then 3 fly away. How many birds are still on the branch?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
3. Mia picks 10 flowers. She puts 6 in a vase. How many flowers does she still hold?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
4. A box has 7 crayons. Tom takes out 2 crayons. How many crayons are in the box now?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. 10 - 2 = 8
2. 9 - 5 = 4
3. 8 - 7 = 1
4. 6 - 6 = 0
5. 7 - 3 = 4
Subtraction Within 10
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Sam has 9 stickers. He gives 4 to a friend. How many stickers does Sam have left?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
2. There are 8 birds on a branch. Then 3 fly away. How many birds are still on the branch?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
3. Mia picks 10 flowers. She puts 6 in a vase. How many flowers does she still hold?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
4. A box has 7 crayons. Tom takes out 2 crayons. How many crayons are in the box now?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) 10 - 2 = 8
2) 9 - 5 = 4
3) 8 - 7 = 1
4) 6 - 6 = 0
5) 7 - 3 = 4
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