Year 1 Single Digit Subtraction Worksheets

Our specifically curated KS1 curriculum-aligned Year 1 single-digit subtraction worksheets. By using these worksheets, your children aged 5-6 master core maths operations like subtraction through fun and engaging visual activities. Each of these KS1 maths resources makes learning 1 digit subtraction enjoyable and accessible for your primary school students. Cazoom Maths Worksheets are National Curriculum-aligned and will help your children build confidence and mathematical understanding, creating the perfect foundation for our Year 1 addition worksheets and number bonds activities.

Addition and Subtraction Fact Families (up to 10)

Match the Answers (A)

Part Whole Models - Find a Part (Within 10)

Part Whole Models - Find a Part (Within 20)

Subtracting from 10 Drills (10 questions)

Subtracting from 10 Drills (20 questions)

Subtraction Using Number Lines (Subtracting Single Digits from Numbers up to 20)

Subtraction Using Number Lines (Up to 10)

Subtraction Wheels (A) (Subtracting up to 10)

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting 1)

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting 2)

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting 5)

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting up to 4)

Taking Away 1 (10 questions)

Taking Away 1 (20 questions)

Taking Away 1 (50 questions)

Taking Away 1 from two digit numbers (10 questions)

Taking Away 1 from two digit numbers (20 questions)

Taking Away 1 from two digit numbers (50 questions)

Taking Away 2 (10 questions)

Taking Away 2 (20 questions)

Taking Away 2 (50 questions)

Taking Away 2 from two digit numbers (20 questions)

Taking Away 2 from two digit numbers (50 questions)

Taking Away Numbers Less Than 10 (A)

Taking Away Numbers Less Than 10 (B)

Taking Away Numbers Less Than 10 (C)

Taking Away Numbers Less Than 6 (A)

Taking Away Numbers Less Than 6 (B)

Taking Away Numbers Less Than 6 (C)

Download 25+ Subtraction Worksheets with Answer Keys, Including Free Resources

Download our complete Year 1 single-digit subtraction worksheets collection right away! These 25+ PDF worksheets include separate comprehensive answer keys for an easy checking process. UK Maths teachers can save 3+ hours weekly with these ready-to-use KS1 resources. All of our worksheets feature child-friendly designs that maintain high engagement while covering essential subtraction skills for ages 5-6. These resources seamlessly complement our KS1 number recognition worksheets and provide perfect preparation for Year 2 subtraction resources.

National Curriculum Aligned: Every Year 1 Subtraction Objective Covered

Our huge variety of subtraction worksheet collection contains a wide range of different activity types covering all Year 1 mathematical objectives, including free worksheet samples. Your children in KS1 will be able to practice important number facts 0-10 through varied visual exercises and counting activities. Our worksheets include number bonds, counting backwards, and real-world problem solving for primary school students.

Complete activity range includes:

• Addition and Subtraction Facts

• Subtraction Using Number Lines

• Part-Whole Models

• Subtraction Drills

• Subtraction Wheels

• Basic Taking-Away Method

How 15,000+ Teachers Save Time While Improving Year 1 Maths Results

These Year 1 single digit subtraction worksheets directly support National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 1 mathematics. Teachers can identify learning gaps quickly while supporting mixed-ability classes aged 5-6. Regular practice builds essential number fluency, creating strong foundations for future maths concepts. Students progress naturally to our multiplication and division skills activities after mastering these subtraction fundamentals.

Key teaching benefits proven by 200+ primary schools:

• Supports differentiated learning for mixed-ability classes

• Builds essential number fluency for students ages 5-6

• Develops mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• Reduces weekly lesson planning time by 3+ hours

• Provides instant formative assessment opportunities

• Aligns perfectly with the Year 1 maths assessment process

Beyond the Classroom: Teaching Subtraction Through Pocket Money & Kitchen Maths

Children aged 5-6 use single digit subtraction skills constantly in everyday situations. They calculate pocket money remaining after purchases, share sweets fairly between siblings, and count toys during tidy-up time. Kitchen activities become natural maths lessons when children work out remaining biscuits or calculate portions during family meals and snack times. These practical skills connect seamlessly with our money maths worksheets and time-telling activities.

Daily subtraction applications include:

• Managing pocket money and calculating change from £1

• Sharing snacks, toys, and stickers fairly with friends

• Counting remaining items after playtime activities

• Kitchen mathematics during cooking and baking sessions

• Sports scoring in simple playground games

• Time management with visual timetables and schedules