Pond Picture Subtraction Worksheet for Grade 1

About this worksheet

Six boxes of frogs and goldfish, each with a subtraction problem underneath. The child crosses out as many as the problem takes away and counts what is left: 12 − 3 frogs, 13 − 6 fish, 15 − 7 frogs.

The first box is done as an example, with three frogs already crossed out. Having real things to cross off keeps the meaning of subtraction front and center for a child who is not ready to do it in their head.

The pictures are laid out in neat rows of five, so a child can also start to see tens and fives rather than counting one at a time.

What students will practice

• Subtract by crossing out pictures
• Count how many are left
• Subtract within 15

Details

Grade level

Grade 1

Subject

Math · Subtraction

Standard

CCSS 1.OA.6

Pages

1

Format

PDF · US Letter and A4 included

License

Free for classroom use · Attribution appreciated

Last updated

September 26, 2026