Star Subtraction Worksheet
Space Mission Subtraction
Star Subtraction
Name:
Date:
✏️
Your Subtraction Mission:
Count the shapes. Draw a big X over the shapes we take away. Count how many are left and write the answer!
1
Example: Cross out 1 Star!
✕
3 − 1 =
2
Cross out 2 Squares:
4 − 2 =
3
Cross out 3 Circles:
5 − 3 =
Unit: Subtraction Superstars Page 1 of 2
Space Mission Subtraction
Hop Back, Astronaut!
Mission Level: 🌟 Super
🎯
How to Hop-Back:
Start at the first number. Look at the curved arrow to hop back. Where did you land? Write that number!
Guided Hop-Back Example: 4 − 1 = 3
0
1
2
3
4
5
4
Start at 5, hop back 2:
0 1 2 3 4 5
5 − 2 =
5
Start at 3, hop back 2:
0 1 2 3 4 5
3 − 2 =
Unit: Subtraction Superstars Page 2 of 2
Star Subtraction Homework
Space Mission Subtraction
Home Mission
Name:
Date:
🏠
To Families & Astronauts:
Subtractor heroes, show off your skills at home! Cross out X the shapes to match the equation. Write your final answer in the giant box.
1
Cross out 2 Triangles:
3 − 2 =
2
Cross out 1 Star:
5 − 1 =
3
Cross out 4 Squares:
4 − 4 =
Blast-Off Countdown Practice! (Trace and say!)
5
Five
>
4
Four
>
3
Three
>
2
Two
>
1
One
>
0
Blastoff!
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Unit: Subtraction Superstars Homework • Kindergarten
Guided Questions Workbook
Kindergarten Mathematics
Star Subtraction
Guided Questions Workbook
Name:
Class:
9-Page Complete Mastery Edition • High Contrast Black & White
Unit: Subtraction Superstars Page 1 of 9
Guided Question 1 Concept: Subtracting All
How many are left if we take it away?
Trace the shape. Then, cross it out X to subtract. Write the answer in the giant box!
✕
1 − 1 =
Star Subtraction Workbook Page 2 of 9
Guided Question 2 Concept: Take Away 1
Start with 2 circles. Take away 1!
Cross out exactly 1 circle with a big pencil X. Count how many white circles are left!
2 − 1 =
Star Subtraction Workbook Page 3 of 9
Guided Question 3 Concept: Counting back
Start with 3 triangles. Take away 1!
Cross out 1 triangle. Write the final answer in the giant box.
3 − 1 =
Star Subtraction Workbook Page 4 of 9
Guided Question 4 Concept: Taking Away 2
Start with 3 squares. Take away 2!
Cross out exactly 2 squares. How many are left untouched? Write it down!
3 − 2 =
Star Subtraction Workbook Page 5 of 9
Guided Question 5 Concept: Subtracting from 4
Start with 4 stars. Take away 1!
Trace the hop-back line below to verify your answer after crossing out 1 star.
0 1 2 3 4 5
4 − 1 =
Star Subtraction Workbook Page 6 of 9
Guided Question 6 Concept: Grayscale Check
Start with 4 circles. Take away 2!
Cross out exactly 2 circles. Where do you land on the number line if you hop back 2 times from 4?
0 1 2 3 4 5
4 − 2 =
Star Subtraction Workbook Page 7 of 9
Guided Question 7 Concept: Subtracting from 5
Start with 5 triangles. Take away 1!
Cross out exactly 1 triangle. Write the math answer in the giant box!
5 − 1 =
Star Subtraction Workbook Page 8 of 9
Guided Question 8 Concept: Deep Challenge
Start with 5 squares. Take away 3!
This is your final mission! Cross out 3 squares and find your total remaining shapes.
5 − 3 =
Star Subtraction Workbook Page 9 of 9
Star Subtraction Homework 2
Space Mission Subtraction
Home Mission 2
Name:
Date:
🚀
To Families & Astronauts:
Ready for your next mission? Cross out X the shapes below to solve the subtraction problems. Write your answers in the giant boxes!
1
Cross out 3 Circles:
4 − 3 =
2
Cross out 2 Triangles:
5 − 2 =
3
Cross out 1 Star:
3 − 1 =
Creative Challenge: Draw & Subtract!
1. Draw 5 circles in the box.
2. Cross out 4 of them!
3. Write the subtraction sentence:
5 − 4 =
Drawing Space
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Unit: Subtraction Superstars Homework 2 • Kindergarten
