1st Grade Addition and Subtraction Worksheets – Free Printables
Strong math foundations are built through consistent, well-structured practice. These 1st grade addition and subtraction worksheets provide students with meaningful opportunities to strengthen their math skills while building confidence and independence.
These free printable PDFs focus on core addition and subtraction concepts commonly taught in 1st grade, including single-digit math facts, adding and subtracting within 20, number sentences, and problem-solving. Each worksheet is designed to support accuracy, logical thinking, and math fluency without feeling overwhelming or repetitive.
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1st Grade Addition Worksheets (Free Downloadable PDFs)
Our 1st grade addition worksheets help kids start using addition strategies through fun, engaging practice. With puzzles, riddles, and visual supports, students build confidence as they practice adding within 20, working with multiple addends, and solving problems accurately.
1st Grade Subtraction Worksheets (Free Downloadable PDFs)
These 1st grade subtraction worksheets focus on helping students understand subtraction as “taking away” and comparing numbers to find the difference. Students practice subtracting single-digit numbers, working with fact families, and building subtraction fluency through structured repetition.
Visual models and picture-based problems are included in select worksheets to support conceptual understanding, while others focus on strengthening mental math skills.
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Combined 1st Grade Addition and Subtraction Worksheets (Free Downloadable PDFs)
These combined 1st grade addition and subtraction worksheets help students practice switching between operations—an important skill for developing math flexibility. Each worksheet includes a mix of addition and subtraction problems, encouraging students to slow down, read carefully, and choose the correct strategy.
This type of mixed practice supports deeper understanding and prepares students for more advanced math concepts later in the year.
