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Kindergarten Subtraction Within 10
Subtract to find how many are left. All numbers are within 10.
Kindergarten 10 min
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Kindergarten · Math
Kindergarten Subtraction Worksheets
Subtraction is 'taking away' — and pictures make it concrete. These free printable kindergarten subtraction worksheets have children cross out items, count what remains, and solve simple subtraction within 10 with visual support. Every worksheet includes a printable answer key and easy, standard, and challenge versions for differentiation.
Reviewed by ClassReady Editorial Team Last updated August 2026
Before this skill
- Counting to 10
- One-to-one correspondence
- Beginning addition skills
Common mistakes to watch for
- Counting the crossed-out items as part of the answer
- Subtracting the smaller from the larger regardless of position
- Answering the number of pictures before the take-away
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Subtraction to 5 Worksheet (Cross Out)
Cross out the pictures to take some away, then count how many are left.
Kindergarten 10 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
What subtraction skills do kindergarteners learn?
Kindergarteners subtract within 10 by taking away objects or crossing out pictures — building the meaning of subtraction before memorizing facts.
How do I help my child with take-away?
Use objects they can physically remove: 'here are 6 pennies, take away 2, how many are left?' Crossing out pictures works the same way on paper.
Are these subtraction worksheets free and printable?
Yes. Every worksheet is a free, printable PDF with an answer key, and no sign-up is required.