Subtracting From Ten on a Ten Frame: Write the Equation #1

Subtract from 10 on a visual model with this appealing worksheet! Each of these six problems include a ten frame with a certain number of boxes on that frame marked out. Learners will need to determine the number of these marked-out boxes and the total number of the boxes remaining in order to complete the corresponding subtraction equation. 

Kindergarteners and first grade students can begin learning about subtraction as they complete this worksheet. They will also build fact fluency with numbers up to 10 and gain practice decomposing 10 into smaller numbers. Ten frames can begin to give students an understanding of place value—vital knowledge as they learn more math skills. 

For more practice with subtracting using a ten frame, try the next worksheet in this series: Subtracting From Ten on a Ten Frame: Write the Equation #2. Find addition practice with ten frames here: Make 10 in Ten Frames: Match the Equation #1.