Christmas Adding and Taking Away - Worksheet

The festive season brings not only joy and cheer but also a wonderful opportunity for children to practice their adding and taking away skills with a Christmas-themed worksheet. The 'Christmas Adding and Taking Away' worksheet is a delightful way for young learners to engage with basic arithmetic within a merry context. The worksheet is divided into several sections, each with a series of simple addition problems where children can add two numbers together. For example, in 'Christmas Adding 1', the sums are left blank for the children to complete, while 'Christmas Adding 2' and 'Christmas Adding 4' provide a sequence of single-digit numbers to be added, such as '2 + 1' and '6 + 3'.

Complementing the addition exercises, the worksheet also includes subtraction activities titled 'Find 1 less' and 'Find 2 less'. These sections encourage children to subtract one or two from a given number to find the answer. It's a straightforward and effective way to reinforce their understanding of subtraction. The numbers for these activities range from smaller digits like '1' and '2' to larger ones such as '8' and '10', catering to varying levels of difficulty. As a bonus, the worksheet features a 'Father Christmas Colouring Page', which provides a creative outlet for children to enjoy after their number work, making learning both fun and festive.