teaching resource

Subtraction Strategy Work Mats

  • Updated

    Updated:  04 May 2023

Practise using a variety of subtraction strategies to solve problems with a set of printable subtraction work mats.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  21 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  1 - 2

  • Differentiated

    Differentiated:  Yes

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teaching resource

Subtraction Strategy Work Mats

  • Updated

    Updated:  04 May 2023

Practise using a variety of subtraction strategies to solve problems with a set of printable subtraction work mats.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  21 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  1 - 2

  • Differentiated

    Differentiated:  Yes

Practise using a variety of subtraction strategies to solve problems with a set of printable subtraction work mats.

Build Skills with Printable Subtraction Strategy Maths Mats!

While using these subtraction strategy work mats, kids will practise using various subtraction strategies. Use this teaching resource with your students to practise skills such as

  • Subtraction on a Number Line
  • Number Bonds
  • Fact Families
  • Subtraction with Ten Frames

Different Levels for Different Students

These subtraction maths mats are an excellent tool for differentiating instruction! We’ve created two versions of these mats.

  • Set 1 includes two maths mats for subtracting numbers up to ten
  • Set 2 includes two maths mats for subtracting numbers up to twenty. 

Download Your Subtraction Work Mats

This resource download includes your printable maths mats, a set of subtraction fact cards, and a set of number circles for use when building number bonds.

Print and laminate each page for multiple use and easy cleaning.


This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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