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Thanksgiving Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

A Thanksgiving practice sheet for second graders: 15 addition and subtraction facts within 20, then 6 word problems with 2-digit numbers about pies, pumpkins, parades and the food drive. It takes about 15 minutes.

Grade
Grade 2
Problems
21
Time
About 15 minutes
Standard
2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2
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Two pages: the worksheet, then the answer key. No sign-up needed.

Worksheet preview

Part A: Facts Add or subtract. Watch the sign.

  1. 5 + 6 = 11
  2. 13 − 4 = 9
  3. 2 + 2 = 4
  4. 17 − 10 = 7
  5. 8 + 6 = 14
  6. 11 − 4 = 7
  7. 4 + 6 = 10
  8. 11 − 6 = 5
  9. 6 + 4 = 10
  10. 10 − 8 = 2
  11. 7 + 8 = 15
  12. 10 − 7 = 3
  13. 2 + 5 = 7
  14. 17 − 10 = 7
  15. 7 + 9 = 16

Part B: Word problems Read each problem. Write the answer on the line.

  1. Sam counts 58 geese in the field and 36 on the pond. How many geese does he count?

    94

  2. There are 32 rolls in the basket. The family eats 14 of them. How many rolls are left?

    18

  3. Ana collects 46 red leaves and 38 yellow leaves. How many leaves does she collect?

    84

  4. The food drive needs 59 cans. It has 18 so far. How many more cans does it need?

    41

  5. The food drive collects 46 cans on Monday and 36 cans on Tuesday. How many cans does it collect?

    82

  6. There are 24 seats at the parade. 16 are taken. How many seats are empty?

    8

Tips for teachers and parents

  • Part A alternates addition and subtraction. Ask students to read each sign before writing.
  • For each word problem, ask "are we putting together or taking away?" before any numbers are written.
  • Have students write the number sentence next to each story, such as 46 + 28 = ___, then solve it.
  • Several word problems need regrouping. Students can solve them in the margin with the column method.

Common mistakes

  • Adding in a "how many are left" problem because both numbers are visible. Underline the question in each story.
  • Solving a "how many more cans are needed" problem by adding. Point out that it compares a goal with what is already there.

What to practice next

Third graders can use the Thanksgiving multiplication and division sheets.

Frequently asked questions

What grade is this Thanksgiving worksheet for?

Grade 2. The facts are within 20 and the word problems add and subtract within 100.

Is it only a coloring sheet?

No. It is regular grade-level practice with a Thanksgiving theme, so it can replace a normal worksheet that week.

Is there an answer key?

Yes, page 2 has the answers to all 21 problems.