Instructions
Read each funny story below and then solve the subtraction problem that follows. Write your answers in the space provided!
1. The Great Ice Cream Challenge
Tommy went to the ice cream shop with 10 ice cream cones. On the way home, he tripped and dropped 4 cones! How many ice cream cones does Tommy have left?
10 - 4 = _______
2. The Silly Goose Race
A funny goose named Gerald wanted to race his friends. He started with 8 friends but 3 of them got distracted by a shiny object! How many friends continued to race with Gerald?
8 - 3 = _______
3. The Dancing Crabs
At the beach, there were 12 dancing crabs. When they saw a big wave, 5 of them ran away! How many crabs stayed to dance?
12 - 5 = _______
4. The Curious Cat
A curious cat named Whiskers had 15 toys to play with. One day, he lost 6 toys under the couch. How many toys does Whiskers have left to play with?
15 - 6 = _______
5. The Magical Balloon Party
Lucy had 20 balloons for her party. Unfortunately, 7 balloons floated away into the sky! How many balloons does Lucy have left to celebrate?
20 - 7 = _______
Bonus Question!
If each of the remaining balloons can perform a silly dance and Lucy has 13 balloons left, how many dances will there be at the party?
13 - 0 = _______ (because they are all still dancing!)
Great job! Don't forget to review your answers!