Year 1 | Subtract by Counting Back Worksheets

Year 1 subtract by counting back worksheets

Save valuable planning time with these Year 1 subtract by counting back worksheets, fully aligned with the White Rose small steps. Pupils practise early subtraction by counting backwards on number lines from 0 to 10 to find the answer to simple subtraction problems.

The worksheets include clear, colourful visuals with friendly dragon characters, making subtraction tasks like 8 minus 2, 7 minus 4, and 10 minus 8 easy to follow and engaging. Pupils count back the correct number of jumps on the number line and write the answer.

These ready-to-use PDFs are ideal for whole-class teaching, small groups, or independent practice, helping teachers save time on preparation while supporting early subtraction skills aligned with White Rose guidance.

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.