Subtraction to 10Grade 1 Math for Kids

Take away and find how many are left.

Subtraction to 10 helps first graders understand taking away. Kids cross out pictures, hop back on a number line and solve take-away stories, all with a friendly voice that reads each question aloud. It builds a clear picture of subtraction before speed.

  • Grade 1 · Ages 6–7
  • 1 lesson
  • 4 games
  • 30 practice questions
  • About 15 min
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  • Take Away
  • Cross Out
  • Hop Back
  • Take-Away Stories

Math course · Grade 1

Subtraction to 10 · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Learn what subtracting means with pictures, cross out dots, hop back on a number line and solve take-away stories.

  • Take Away
  • Cross Out
  • Hop Back
  • Take-Away Stories

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Understanding, not guessing

    Crossing out and hopping back show kids what subtraction means, so they don't just memorize answers.

  • Linked to addition

    Kids start to see that 7 - 3 = 4 because 3 + 4 = 7, a key idea for fact families later on.

  • Real-life problems

    How many cookies are left? How many more do we need? Subtraction helps kids answer the questions they actually ask.

Inside Subtraction to 10

How the Course Works

A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    Learn it

    A short read-aloud lesson in 5 steps, with pictures and worked examples.

  2. Step 2 · Game

    Take Away

    Some go away. How many are left? (8 problems)

  3. Step 3 · Game

    Cross Out

    Some dots are crossed out. How many are left? (8 problems)

  4. Step 4 · Game

    Hop Back

    Start at the green dot and hop back. Where do you land? (8 problems)

  5. Step 5 · Game

    Take-Away Stories

    Listen to the story and find how many are left. (6 problems)

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

Subtracting means taking away. 5 birds sit on a tree. 2 fly away. Now 3 birds are left!

We write it like this: 5 − 2 = 3. The minus sign means take away.

You can also hop back on a number line. Start at 8 and hop back 3. You land on 5!

Take away 0 and nothing changes: 6 − 0 = 6. Take away all of them and 0 are left: 4 − 4 = 0.

Adding and subtracting are a team. 3 + 2 = 5, so 5 − 2 = 3.

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Set out 10 small snacks. Your child eats a few, then counts what's left and says the subtraction sentence, like "10 take away 3 is 7."

Practice

Grade 1 Math Practice Questions

Real questions from Subtraction to 10. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    There are 6 balloons. 3 go away. How many are left?

    Show answer

    3

  2. Question 2

    8 − 2 = ?

    Show answer

    6

  3. Question 3

    6 − 2 = ?

    Show answer

    4

The full course has 30 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

Subtraction to 10 · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Subtraction to 10 is a grade 1 math course for kids ages 6–7. That is Year 2 maths in the UK and Year 1 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Learn what subtracting means with pictures, cross out dots, hop back on a number line and solve take-away stories. Along the way they practice: Take Away; Cross Out; Hop Back; Take-Away Stories.

How long does the course take?

About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Subtraction to 10 is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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