Explore subtraction with friendly animals in this animal-themed subtraction worksheet!
Children practice early math skills by counting the animals, taking some away, and writing the final answer in the box.
To make learning clearer, the first problem includes diagonal cross-out lines, giving kids a visual understanding of how subtraction works.
What’s Inside the Subtraction Activity 2 Worksheet
This worksheet uses simple and fun animal illustrations to guide young learners through subtraction:
- Five subtraction problems featuring:
- Giraffes
- Horses
- Elephants
- Alligators
- Lions
- The first example shows diagonal lines through some animals to demonstrate “taking away”
- A write-the-answer box next to each subtraction problem
- A 1–10 number line at the bottom for extra counting support
These familiar animal shapes help children slow down, observe carefully, and develop a concrete understanding of subtraction.
Why This Worksheet Helps Kids Learn
Animal-themed visuals capture children’s attention and make abstract math ideas easier to understand.
This worksheet helps build:
- Early subtraction understanding through picture-based math
- Visual reasoning, as children watch items being removed
- Fine motor skills, while writing numbers neatly in the boxes
- Math vocabulary such as “take away,” “how many left,” and “equals”
- Confidence through simple and clear step-by-step practice
The combination of pictures + counting + crossing out supports different learning styles.
How to Use This Printable
- Print the worksheet on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Begin with the first problem — count the animals, notice the diagonal lines, and see how many remain.
- For each new problem, count the first group, then take away the second group shown after the minus sign.
- Write the correct total in the answer box beside each equation.
- Use the 1–10 number line at the bottom if children need counting help.
- Encourage reading equations aloud, such as:
“Six lions take away one lion equals five lions.”
This builds math vocabulary and boosts understanding.
Perfect for Early Learners
This worksheet works well for:
- Preschool math centers
- Kindergarten classrooms
- Homeschool lessons
- Small group instruction
- Extra practice at home
The friendly animals and simple layout help children stay focused while building foundational subtraction skills.
Download the free PDF below and let kids learn subtraction with giraffes, horses, elephants, alligators, and lions!
