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1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets
1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets
1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets
1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets
1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets
1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets
1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets
1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets
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"Great math resource! Perfect for helping my students practice addition and subtraction through word problems."
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"This resource is useful for maths rotations, extension work and even morning activities upon arrival."
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Description

This resource features 50 Addition, Subtraction, and Comparison Word Problems. Ideal for use at the end of the year in first grade and/or at the beginning of the year in 2nd grade!

These activities are perfect for use in learning packets, as journal pages, for morning work, during group instruction, and/or as homework.

Each page is presented both in color and in an ink saving black and white version.

A cover is included for use in math journals or distance learning packs.

Using Easel by TpT™ (the new TpT Digital Tool), this resource can be assigned through Google Classroom. Click Easel Activity, just below the download button, to get started.

Each sheet includes an extension/bonus question at the bottom of the page.

These bonus questions can be used in a variety of ways. They are perfect for use as extension activities for students to discuss and complete at home with a family member.

When these word problems are used for whole-group instruction, it is common for some students to have completed tasks while others still need support.

“Early finishers” can read the bonus question, flip their paper over, and work on this challenge question while the teacher provides individual and/or small group instruction as needed.

In this way, these bonus questions help teachers differentiate during group lessons.

These Word Problems Support The Following Common Core Standard:

CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Multiple problems are included for each type of problem listed in this standard.

Many thanks for stopping by and taking a look!

Sincerely, Anne Gardner

National Board Certified

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*Both the printable PDF and the digital version are available immediately upon purchase.*

Also Available:

Reading Comprehension Passages for Guided Reading Level E

Reading Comprehension Passages for Guided Reading Level F

Reading Comprehension Passages for Guided Reading Level G/H

Reading Comprehension Passages for Guided Reading Level I/J

1st Grade Morning Work: Addition & Subtraction Worksheets {Word Problems to 20}

Formerly known as: Anne Gardner, Common Core Connection

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1st & 2nd Grade Math Addition & Subtraction to within 20 Word Problem Worksheets

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What others say

"Great math resource! Perfect for helping my students practice addition and subtraction through word problems."
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Susan P.
"This resource is useful for maths rotations, extension work and even morning activities upon arrival."
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Tarryn S.

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Description

This resource features 50 Addition, Subtraction, and Comparison Word Problems. Ideal for use at the end of the year in first grade and/or at the beginning of the year in 2nd grade!

These activities are perfect for use in learning packets, as journal pages, for morning work, during group instruction, and/or as homework.

Each page is presented both in color and in an ink saving black and white version.

A cover is included for use in math journals or distance learning packs.

Using Easel by TpT™ (the new TpT Digital Tool), this resource can be assigned through Google Classroom. Click Easel Activity, just below the download button, to get started.

Each sheet includes an extension/bonus question at the bottom of the page.

These bonus questions can be used in a variety of ways. They are perfect for use as extension activities for students to discuss and complete at home with a family member.

When these word problems are used for whole-group instruction, it is common for some students to have completed tasks while others still need support.

“Early finishers” can read the bonus question, flip their paper over, and work on this challenge question while the teacher provides individual and/or small group instruction as needed.

In this way, these bonus questions help teachers differentiate during group lessons.

These Word Problems Support The Following Common Core Standard:

CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Multiple problems are included for each type of problem listed in this standard.

Many thanks for stopping by and taking a look!

Sincerely, Anne Gardner

National Board Certified

***************************************************************************************

*Both the printable PDF and the digital version are available immediately upon purchase.*

Also Available:

Reading Comprehension Passages for Guided Reading Level E

Reading Comprehension Passages for Guided Reading Level F

Reading Comprehension Passages for Guided Reading Level G/H

Reading Comprehension Passages for Guided Reading Level I/J

1st Grade Morning Work: Addition & Subtraction Worksheets {Word Problems to 20}

Formerly known as: Anne Gardner, Common Core Connection

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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April 22, 2026
This resource really helped my students. Thank you!
Kelly D.
328 reviews • Ohio
Grades taught: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Student populations: Mild to severe disabilities
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Apr 25, 2026

I'm so glad - Many thanks for your purchases and for taking time to rate these resources, Kelly! :) Anne

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April 18, 2026
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These are a bit challenging which I love! The bonus questions push the kids.
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Many thanks for your purchase and for your thoughtful feedback, Donna! :) Anne

Great Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
April 13, 2026
This was perfect. It provided the students with additional practice on word problems.
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Many thanks for your purchase and feedback, Amber! :) Anne

Great Resource
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March 30, 2026
This was the perfect addition to my computation unit! Thank you!
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Thanks so much for your purchases and feedback, Megan! :) Anne

A well-crafted lesson
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This is a great resource to use in 1st grade. The students enjoyed the activities.
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Many thanks for your purchase and feedback, Corina - I'm so glad to hear that your students enjoyed this resource! :) Anne

Great Product
Rated 5 out of 5
March 6, 2026
Great math resource! Perfect for helping my students practice addition and subtraction through word problems.
Susan P.
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Grades taught: 7th
Student populations: Mild to severe disabilities
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Mar 7, 2026

Many thanks for your purchase and for sharing your experience with this resource, Susan! :) Anne

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January 5, 2026
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This resource is useful for maths rotations, extension work and even morning activities upon arrival.
Tarryn S.
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Thank you for your purchases and for sharing your experience with these resources, Tarryn! :) Anne

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It matched the standard and engaging to the students
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Many thanks for your purchase and for your recommendation, Engi! :) Anne

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Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
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