Adding, Subtracting & Sharing
Add the Stars Together
Count the stars in each group. Write the total when you put them together.
Add the Circles Together
Count the circles in each group. How many altogether?
Add the Hearts Together
Count the hearts in each group. How many altogether?
Add the Balls Together
Count the balls in each group. Write the total.
Simple Adding
Circle the correct answer.
1 apple and 1 more apple = ___
2 stars and 1 more star = ___
1 fish and 2 more fish = ___
2 hearts and 2 more hearts = ___
More Simple Adding
Circle the correct answer.
1 banana and 1 more banana = ___
1 teddy and 3 more teddies = ___
2 birds and 2 more birds = ___
3 balls and 1 more ball = ___
Add the Apples Together
Put both groups together. How many apples altogether?
Add the Butterflies Together
Put both groups together. How many butterflies altogether?
Easy Take Away
Circle the correct answer.
3 stars, take away 1 = ___
4 apples, take away 2 = ___
5 hearts, take away 1 = ___
3 fish, take away 2 = ___
More Easy Take Away
Circle the correct answer.
2 cats, take away 1 = ___
4 birds, take away 1 = ___
5 bananas, take away 2 = ___
3 balls, take away 3 = ___
Cross Out and Count
There are 4 flowers. Cross out 1. How many are left?
Cross Out and Count — Triangles
There are 5 triangles. Cross out 2. How many are left?
Adding Bonds to 5
Fill in the missing number. The two parts add up to the total.
More Bonds to 5
Fill in the missing number. The two parts add up to the total.
Match the Addition
Draw a line to match each addition to its answer.
Match the Take Away
Draw a line to match each take away to its answer.
Picture Addition — Flowers
Count both groups of flowers. Write the total.
Picture Addition — Diamonds
Count both groups. How many diamonds altogether?
Picture Addition — Teddies
Count both groups of teddies. Write the total.
Add Up to 6
Circle the correct answer.
2 + 4 = ___
3 + 3 = ___
5 + 1 = ___
4 + 2 = ___
Take Away from 6
Circle the correct answer.
6 trees, take away 1 = ___
6 suns, take away 3 = ___
6 cups, take away 4 = ___
5 books, take away 2 = ___
Cross Out and Count — Grapes
There are 6 grapes. Cross out 2. How many are left?
Adding Bonds to 6
Fill in the missing number. The two parts add up to 6.
Picture Addition — Stars
Count both groups of stars. Write the total.
Picture Addition — Fish
How many fish altogether?
Picture Addition — Cats
How many cats altogether?
Add Up to 7
Circle the correct answer.
3 + 4 = ___
5 + 2 = ___
6 + 1 = ___
4 + 2 = ___
More Adding to 7
Circle the correct answer.
1 + 6 = ___
2 + 5 = ___
4 + 3 = ___
3 + 3 = ___
Take Away (Up to 7)
Circle the correct answer.
6 butterflies, take away 2 = ___
7 stars, take away 3 = ___
5 apples, take away 4 = ___
7 diamonds, take away 1 = ___
More Take Away (Up to 7)
Circle the correct answer.
7 bananas, take away 4 = ___
6 pencils, take away 3 = ___
7 grapes, take away 5 = ___
5 teddies, take away 3 = ___
Cross Out and Count — Hearts
There are 7 hearts. Cross out 3. How many are left?
Cross Out and Count — Dogs
There are 6 dogs. Cross out 4. How many are left?
Adding Bonds to 7
Fill in the missing number.
More Bonds to 7
Fill in the missing number.
Match the Subtraction
Draw a line to match each subtraction to its answer.
Share Between 2
Share these equally between 2 friends. How many does each friend get?
4 apples shared between 2 = ___
6 stars shared between 2 = ___
2 fish shared between 2 = ___
More Sharing Between 2
Share these equally between 2 friends. How many does each friend get?
2 bananas shared between 2 = ___
4 teddies shared between 2 = ___
6 grapes shared between 2 = ___
Picture Addition — Butterflies
Count both groups. How many butterflies altogether?
Picture Addition — Birds
Count both groups. How many birds altogether?
Picture Addition — Flowers
Put both groups of flowers together. Write the total.
Picture Addition — Squares
Count both groups of squares. How many altogether?
Add Up to 10
Circle the correct answer.
6 + 4 = ___
8 + 2 = ___
7 + 3 = ___
5 + 4 = ___
More Adding to 10
Circle the correct answer.
4 + 4 = ___
6 + 3 = ___
3 + 5 = ___
9 + 1 = ___
Take Away (Up to 10)
Circle the correct answer.
8 stars, take away 3 = ___
10 apples, take away 4 = ___
9 hearts, take away 5 = ___
10 fish, take away 7 = ___
More Take Away (Up to 10)
Circle the correct answer.
9 butterflies, take away 3 = ___
8 flowers, take away 5 = ___
10 triangles, take away 2 = ___
7 cats, take away 4 = ___
Cross Out and Count — Stars
There are 9 stars. Cross out 4. How many are left?
Cross Out and Count — Bananas
There are 8 bananas. Cross out 5. How many are left?
Cross Out and Count — Pencils
There are 10 pencils. Cross out 6. How many are left?
Adding and Subtracting Bonds to 10
Fill in the missing number.
More Bonds to 10
Fill in the missing number.
Match Additions to 10
Draw a line to match each addition to its answer.
Match Subtractions from 10
Draw a line to match each subtraction to its answer.
Equal Sharing
Share these equally between 2 friends. How many does each friend get?
8 diamonds shared between 2 = ___
10 flowers shared between 2 = ___
6 butterflies shared between 2 = ___
10 stars shared between 2 = ___
Equal Sharing Bonds
Share equally into 2 groups. Fill in the missing numbers.
Add or Take Away?
Read each story. Circle the correct answer.
Sam has 3 apples. Mum gives him 4 more. How many now?
Lily has 8 stars. She gives 3 to her friend. How many left?
There are 5 fish. 5 more swim over. How many now?
There are 9 flowers. 6 blow away. How many left?
More Story Problems
Read each story. Circle the correct answer.
Ben has 4 balls. Dad gives him 3 more. How many now?
There are 10 birds on a tree. 4 fly away. How many left?
Mia has 2 cats. She gets 6 more. How many now?
There are 7 grapes. You eat 5. How many left?
Mixed Challenge
Circle the correct answer for each problem.
4 + 5 = ___
10 − 6 = ___
7 + 3 = ___
9 − 4 = ___
More Mixed Challenge
Circle the correct answer for each problem.
3 + 6 = ___
8 − 5 = ___
2 + 8 = ___
10 − 3 = ___
Share 10 Apples Equally
Share 10 apples equally into 2 baskets. Draw them and write how many in each.
Share 8 Stars Equally
Share 8 stars equally into 2 groups. Write how many in each.
Story Problems Match
Draw a line to match each story to the correct number sentence.
Share Between 3 Friends
Share these equally between 3 friends. How many does each friend get?
6 apples shared between 3 friends = ___ each
9 stars shared between 3 friends = ___ each
3 fish shared between 3 friends = ___ each
Share Between 5 Friends
Share these equally between 5 friends. How many does each friend get?
5 lollies shared between 5 friends = ___ each
10 stickers shared between 5 friends = ___ each
Sharing Bonds — 3 Groups
If you share the total equally into 3 groups, fill in how many in each group.
Draw to Share Equally
Draw circles to show how you would share the objects equally.
Share 6 strawberries between 3 plates (draw 3 circles for plates, then share the strawberries):
Share 8 lollies between 2 children:
Share 10 biscuits between 5 friends:
Draw and Write the Number Sentence
Read each story. Draw a picture to show what happens. Then write the number sentence.
Tom has 3 apples. Mum gives him 4 more. Draw it. Number sentence: ___ + ___ = ___
There are 7 birds on a fence. 2 fly away. Draw it. Number sentence: ___ − ___ = ___
9 lollies shared equally between 3 friends. Draw it. Each friend gets: ___
More Draw and Write
Read each story. Draw a picture to show what happens. Then write the number sentence.
There are 4 cats. 5 more cats come. Draw it. Number sentence: ___ + ___ = ___
Ben has 10 grapes. He eats 4. Draw it. Number sentence: ___ − ___ = ___
6 balls shared equally between 2 children. Draw it. Each child gets: ___
Cross Out to Take Away
Cross out the number shown, then count how many are left.
More Cross Out to Take Away
Cross out the number shown, then count how many are left.
How Many Were Added?
This graph shows how many objects each child added to their collection. Answer the questions.
| Mia | |
| Leo | |
| Zoe | |
| Sam |
Who added the most objects?
Who added the fewest objects?
How many did Mia and Zoe add altogether?
Tally Additions
Record each addition result using tally marks. Write the total.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
3 + 4 | ||
2 + 6 | ||
5 + 3 | ||
1 + 9 |
Write Addition Stories
Write a number story for each addition.
3 + 5 = ___: Write a story: _______________
7 + 2 = ___: Write a story: _______________
Addition Quiz
Circle the correct answer for each addition.
4 + 3 = ?
5 + 5 = ?
6 + 2 = ?
3 + 7 = ?
Subtraction Quiz
Circle the correct answer for each subtraction.
8 - 3 = ?
10 - 4 = ?
7 - 2 = ?
9 - 5 = ?
Match Addition to Its Answer
Draw a line from each addition to its correct answer.
Match Subtraction to Its Answer
Draw a line from each subtraction to its correct answer.
Addition Number Bonds to 8
Fill in the missing number in each bond.
Adding on a Ten Frame
Start with the number already shown in the ten frame. How many altogether after adding more?
Solve the Story Problems
Read each story. Write a number sentence and solve it.
There were 6 birds on a branch. 3 more landed. How many now? ___ + ___ = ___
A jar had 10 lollies. A child ate 4. How many left? ___ - ___ = ___
I had 5 books. I got 4 more. How many now? ___ + ___ = ___
Count Before Subtracting
Count the objects in each row. Then cross out 3 and write how many are left.
Sharing Equally
Share these objects equally between the number of people given. Write how many each person gets.
10 apples shared between 2 people: ___ each
8 stars shared between 2 children: ___ each
6 fish shared between 2 bowls: ___ each
Sharing Quiz
Circle the correct answer for each sharing question.
Share 6 apples between 2 children. Each gets:
Share 10 stars between 2 groups. Each gets:
Share 8 fish between 2 bowls. Each bowl gets:
Put Addition Facts in Order
Write 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th to order these sums from smallest to largest.
Sort: Addition or Subtraction?
Sort each number sentence into the correct column.
Compare Addition Results
Work out each sum. Circle the one that gives MORE.
3+4 versus 2+3 — which is more?
5+4 versus 3+3 — which is more?
4+4 versus 6+2 — are they equal?
Write Your Own Sums
Make up your own addition and subtraction sentences. Write the answer.
___ + ___ = ___
___ + ___ = ___
___ - ___ = ___
___ - ___ = ___
Think About Addition and Subtraction
Answer these questions in your own words.
Addition means: _______________
Subtraction means: _______________
When do we share equally? Give an example: _______________
Try This at Home!
Use real situations to practise adding, taking away, and sharing.
- 1At snack time, share food equally: '12 grapes between 3 people — how many each?' Let your child do the sharing.
- 2Play shop — add up prices of two items: '3 cents and 4 cents makes how much?'
- 3Use building blocks: 'You have 8. Give me 3. How many do you have left?' Physically hand them over.
- 4Write your own story problems together and draw pictures to solve them.