Free Printable Simple Subtraction Coloring Page for Kids

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Taking Away Small Groups of Blocks

Color five blocks and see how taking two away leaves a group of three.

KidsAges 5–9EasyLearning

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About this coloring page

Practice simple subtraction with this free printable simple subtraction coloring page for kids. The clear, child-friendly line art shows five blocks, with three kept together and two moved away, with broad open spaces that are easy to color.

Children can color the picture, see how taking away two from five leaves three, read the included fact, and use the page for early math practice, homeschool learning, classroom work, or quiet creative time.

A simple coloring activity

Choose your colors

Pick a small palette or mix lots of colors. Try out your pencils or crayons on a spare piece of paper first.

Start with the big shapes

Color the larger areas first, then explore the smaller details. Leave some spaces white if you like.

Add a little learning

Read the fact on your printable. Share one thing you noticed, or think of a question you would like to explore.

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