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Kindergarten Word Problems (Add & Subtract to 10)
Read (or listen to) each short story and add or take away to find the answer. Numbers stay within 10.
Kindergarten 12 min
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Kindergarten · Math
Kindergarten Word Problems Worksheets
Word problems put numbers into stories children care about: bunnies, balloons, cookies. These free printable kindergarten word problems worksheets ask students to solve addition and subtraction stories within 10 using drawings, counting, and simple equations. 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
- Beginning addition and subtraction
- Listening to and understanding short stories
Common mistakes to watch for
- Grabbing numbers from the story without reading the question
- Adding when the story is about taking away
- Forgetting the unit (bunnies, cookies) in the answer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What word problem skills do kindergarteners learn?
Kindergarteners solve simple addition and subtraction story problems within 10 using objects, drawings, and acting out the story to find the answer.
How can I help a child who adds everything?
Read the story aloud and ask 'what is happening to the group — growing or shrinking?' Drawing the before and after makes the operation visible.
Are these word problems worksheets free and printable?
Yes. Every worksheet is a free, printable PDF with an answer key, and no sign-up is required.