Addition and Subtraction Workbook: Free Printable Math Practice (PDF)
A free 40-page addition and subtraction workbook for ages 5 to 7. Your child adds and takes away with pictures, ten frames and number lines, then moves on to number sentences, missing numbers, fact families and story problems, up to 10 and then up to 20. It has an answer key, a math tracker and a certificate. Download the PDF in US Letter or A4 and print it at home or in class.
Download the Addition and Subtraction Workbook
- 40 pages for ages 5–7
- Free for home and classroom use, with no sign-up or email address
- Two PDF files: US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4
- With an answer key, a math tracker and a certificate
Print at 100% (Actual size). Choose US Letter in the United States and Canada, and A4 almost everywhere else. How to print a workbook
Who this workbook is for
Adding and taking away are the first big steps in math after counting. This workbook is for ages 5 to 7, usually kindergarten and first grade in the United States, for children who can count objects up to 10 and are ready to learn what plus and minus mean. It starts with pictures, because a child can see and count what is being added or taken away, and only later asks for number-only problems.
If your child is still learning to count, begin with the Counting Activity Book, and for writing the digits use the Number Tracing and Counting Book. To make extra pages with your own settings, use our addition worksheets and subtraction worksheets.
What is inside the Addition and Subtraction Workbook
The workbook has 40 pages. Every page is numbered in the bottom corner, so you can print one part at a time.
| Pages | Part | Number of pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Cover, a page for parents and teachers, and the contents | 3 |
| 4–8 | Part 1: Add with Pictures (sums to 5 and sums to 10) | 5 |
| 9–14 | Part 2: More Ways to Add (ten frames, number line, number sentences, make 10, doubles) | 6 |
| 15–19 | Part 3: Take Away with Pictures (within 5 and within 10) | 5 |
| 20–23 | Part 4: More Ways to Subtract (ten frames, number line, number sentences) | 4 |
| 24–31 | Part 5: Mix It Up (add or subtract, missing numbers, fact families, story problems) | 8 |
| 32–35 | Part 6: Numbers to 20 (stacked and side-by-side problems) | 4 |
| 36 | Addition chart | 1 |
| 37 | My Math Tracker and math words | 1 |
| 38 | Certificate of achievement | 1 |
| 39–40 | Answer key | 2 |
Add with Pictures (pages 4–8)
Each page has four problems. Your child counts two groups of pictures, such as 3 apples and 2 frogs, and writes how many there are in all. The first two pages stay within 5, and the next three go up to 10.
More Ways to Add (pages 9–14)
Ten frames show the counters in two colors, and a number line shows the hops from the starting number. Then come number sentences, a Make 10 page (7 + ___ = 10) and a page of doubles.
Take Away with Pictures (pages 15–19)
A group of pictures is shown with some crossed out. Your child counts what is left and writes the answer. This shows the idea of subtraction before any number-only sums, and it matches the way the adding pages work.
More Ways to Subtract (pages 20–23)
Ten frames with crossed-out counters, a number line with hops to the left, and subtraction number sentences within 10.
Mix It Up (pages 24–31)
Pages where your child must look at the sign and add or subtract, find a missing number, fill in the four facts of a fact family, and solve story problems such as “There are 6 cats in the yard. 5 cats go away. How many cats are left?”
Numbers to 20 (pages 32–35)
Stacked problems and number sentences with sums and differences up to 20, for children who are ready for the next step.
Sample pages
A few pages from the finished workbook. The PDF is sharp enough to print at full size.
Skills your child practices
- Adding two groups of objects and finding the total
- Taking away objects and finding how many are left
- Using ten frames and number lines to add and subtract
- Making 10 and knowing the doubles
- Solving story problems and finding missing numbers
How to use this workbook
Print and start small
Choose US Letter or A4 and print at 100% (Actual size). Print only the first few pages and use a sharp pencil.
Count out loud
Ask your child to touch each picture and count it out loud, then write the answer in the dotted box.
Use real things
Blocks, coins, crayons or snacks make adding and taking away easy to see. Fingers are fine too.
One page a day
Keep sessions short, about ten minutes, and stop while it is still fun. Color a box on the tracker when a skill is easy.
Check together
Use the answer key at the back, then talk about any mistakes. Ask your child to explain how they found the answer.
Why pictures come first
Young children understand adding and subtracting best when they can see the objects. A group of three apples and a group of two frogs show that adding means putting groups together. A group of seven pears with two crossed out shows that taking away means fewer are left. When the idea is clear, ten frames and number lines help children see the numbers in a more organized way, and the number-only pages feel like a natural next step.
For a ready-made way to practice one skill at a time, use the free PDF worksheets on our addition worksheets and subtraction worksheets pages. They include pages for sums within 10, within 20, two-digit problems, pictures, word problems and a printable addition chart.
Free worksheet generators to go with this workbook
Use these free tools to print extra practice with the numbers your child needs.
Addition
Add within 5, 10, 20 or 100, with pictures or numbers.
Subtraction
Take away within 5, 10, 20 or 100, with pictures or numbers.
Counting
Count pictures, then write or circle the number.
Number Tracing
Any range from 0 to 1000, with number words.
Dot to Dot
Connect numbers or skip counts to reveal a picture.
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Counting Activity Book
Count to 20 with ten frames, tally marks and dice, then compare, skip count, add and take away. With an answer key.
Number Tracing and Counting Book
Trace, count and color every number from 1 to 20, then practice number words and skip counting.
Sight Words Tracing Book
Trace, write, find and read the 92 Dolch pre-primer and primer words, with sentences to trace and word trackers.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Addition and Subtraction Workbook free?
Yes. It is free for home and classroom use and needs no sign-up. Print as many copies as you need for your own children or students. Please do not sell the file or put it on another website.
What age and grade is the workbook for?
It is made for ages 5 to 7, which is usually kindergarten and first grade in the United States. Children who are ready can also use the last part, which goes up to 20.
What does the workbook cover?
It covers adding and taking away with pictures (sums to 5 and 10), ten frames, number lines, number sentences, make 10, doubles, missing numbers, fact families, story problems, and stacked problems up to 20.
Does the workbook have an answer key?
Yes. The last two pages are an answer key for every problem, listed by page number, so a parent or teacher can check the work quickly.
Do we have to do the pages in order?
It is best to follow the order, because the pictures come first and the number-only pages come later. You can use the contents page to print and do one part at a time.
Can I make extra addition or subtraction pages?
Yes. Our addition worksheet generator and subtraction worksheet generator make new pages in seconds, with sums or differences within 5, 10, 20 or 100. There are also ready-made PDF worksheets you can download right away.