Year 1 | Finding the Difference Activity Cards

Year 1 finding the difference activity cards

Save valuable planning time with these Year 1 finding the difference activity cards, fully aligned with the White Rose small steps. Pupils use cubes and counters to find the difference between two numbers by counting how many are left after subtracting.

The activity cards feature bright, clear visuals of ten frames filled with cubes or counters, alongside simple subtraction number sentences for pupils to complete. Numbers range from small differences such as 7 minus 3 to larger differences like 10 minus 5.

Designed to be easy to use, these ready-to-go PDFs are perfect for whole-class teaching, small groups, or independent practice. They support early subtraction skills and number sense while saving teachers valuable planning time.

Find more White Rose small steps aligned, time-saving maths resources in our Year 1 maths worksheets collection to support a full Year 1 curriculum.