Birthday Party Subtraction

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Number Sense - Subtraction

Story‑Based Subtraction: Birthday Party Word Problems

Worksheets featuring subtraction word problems for kids to read and solve, designed to strengthen word problem-solving skills in a fun way.

In This Lesson

Students will follow the story and solve some problems.

 

Activity Prep

  • Download & print the PDF below

  • Writing tools (pencils, colored pencils, markers, etc)

Download PDF
 

How to Use

  1. Read the story about the Red’s birthday party with a teacher.

  2. There are some questions involving subtraction following the story.

  3. Examine the images and write the numbers in the boxes to solve the problems.

Note

  • Please sit with your students and read the instructions aloud together. 

  • After students complete their worksheet, please review their answers and help them if you find any mistakes.

 

Common Core

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.1 (Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings1, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.).

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.OA.A.2: Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.

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