8 Subtraction Worksheets for First Through Third Graders

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Whether your child loves math or struggles a bit with numbers, these free printable subtraction worksheets offer some great at-home practice. They’re best suited for children in first through third grades.

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Single-Digit Subtraction

Eric Jeon

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This first grade subtraction worksheet deals with single-digit numbers, which offers a great introduction to important mathematical principles.

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Color By Subtraction

Eric Jeon

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Your child can complete the subtraction problems on this coloring page. Then using the instructions, fill it in with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.

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Subtracting Using Pictures

Eric Jeon

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This math subtraction worksheet encourages kids to cross out shapes to solve single-digit problems. It's perfect for visual learners!

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Simple Subtraction

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Does your child need extra help with these math drills? Encourage them to count digits with fingers or number blocks.

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Subtract Whole Tens

Eric Jeon

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Once your student masters single-digit subtraction, practice with “whole tens.”

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Two-Digit Subtraction With Regrouping

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Advance to more complicated mathematics by completing this subtraction with regrouping worksheet. It teaches kids to regroup or deduct numbers from the 10s to the ones columns.

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Regrouping Practice

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This second or third grade subtraction worksheet also helps kids practice regrouping, which can be called “borrowing.”

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Math Word Problems

Eric Jeon

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This subtraction worksheet has six different word problems. They improve both mathematical and reading comprehension skills.

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8 Subtraction Worksheets for First Through Third Graders

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Single-Digit Subtraction

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Color By Subtraction

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Subtracting Using Pictures

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Simple Subtraction

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Subtract Whole Tens

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Two-Digit Subtraction With Regrouping

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Regrouping Practice

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Math Word Problems

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Single-Digit Subtraction

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Color By Subtraction

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Subtracting Using Pictures

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Simple Subtraction

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Subtract Whole Tens

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Two-Digit Subtraction With Regrouping

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Regrouping Practice

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Math Word Problems

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