Addition & subtraction
Thanksgiving Math Word Problems
Six Thanksgiving addition and subtraction stories for ages 6–8. Choose practice within 10 or 20; print A4/Letter worksheets with matching answers.
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You’ll need
Paper and a pencil. Add crayons for coloring; use paper counters for Bingo.
A small idea for using this
Use it as a short warm-up, then invite the child to explain one answer.
A few things before you print
What operations are in Thanksgiving feast math?
Six meal-related stories alternate addition and subtraction. Children can write a number sentence or draw objects to help explain the story.
What number ranges do the levels use?
The easy level stays within 10; the harder level stays within 20. Subtraction results are non-negative. The suggested age is 6–8, depending on what the child has learned.
Does making a new version update the answers?
Yes. Teacher references use the same stories and numbers and show the matching number sentences and results.
How do I print without clipped edges or extra pages?
Match A4 or US Letter in the activity and printer settings. Use portrait orientation and Actual size (100%), and turn off browser headers and footers. Check one preview before printing copies.