Ten Frame Addition and Subtraction Worksheets

Working through the page together

Sit with your child and look at the first ten frame before solving the problem. Count the filled boxes out loud together, then count the empty ones for subtraction. Writing the answer only after counting the frame helps your child connect the picture to the number. It shows what the number stands for. This slows things down and keeps the ten frame part of the thinking.

Changing the numbers and support

Go back to the maker to move between numbers within 5, 10 or 20. This helps as your child gets ready for bigger problems. Remove the ten frame picture once your child can solve problems without it. Or switch to a number line instead. Mixing addition and subtraction on one page, rather than keeping them separate, gives more practice. It helps your child choose the right operation.

What to do after this sheet

Once your child solves ten frame problems easily, try a page with pictures to count instead. Or try a page with no support at all. Keeping a mix of addition and subtraction on each page helps. Your child must read each problem carefully before answering. A fresh worksheet each day gives new numbers to work through.