Summer Math Worksheets for Kindergarten and First Grade (K–1) with subtraction within 10 and Subtract & Decode math riddle pages—a fun end-of-year review or summer practice packet! Students solve picture subtraction (cross out) and number line subtraction (jump back), then order the answers least to greatest to decode a silly summer sentence.

Perfect For

• End-of-year review
• Summer practice packets
• Back-to-school refresh
• Morning work, math centers, early finishers, sub plans

How It Works

1. Students solve subtraction (within 10) using pictures or the number line
2. Write each answer
3. Order answers least to greatest
4. Decode the words to reveal the riddle sentence!

Skills Included

• Subtraction within 10
• Picture subtraction (cross out strategy)
• Number line subtraction (jump back)
• Number order: least to greatest
• Following multi-step directions
• Early literacy connection through decoding (sentence-building)

What’s Included

• 12 Subtract & Decode worksheets (K–1)
• Picture + Number Line subtraction riddle pages
• Black-and-white printables (ink-friendly)
• Answer key included

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