Halloween word problems for 1st grade

In 1st grade, word problems are where children decide whether a story means joining (add) or taking away (subtract). The numbers are small so the thinking can focus on the story.

This single Halloween page has 6 short story problems to add or subtract, all with numbers within 20, and an answer key page. Six problems is enough to talk through together without dragging on. The Kindergarten-1st Grade Halloween pack also has a section of Halloween story problems, alongside fact practice.

For 3rd graders, the separate 3rd grade Halloween word problems page has bigger numbers and multiplication.

What you get

This is a single worksheet: one practice page and its answer key, with a short how-to page and a cover page, as a US Letter PDF (A4 works with fit to page). Download it right after checkout and print as many copies as you need for your family or one classroom.

Tips

• Read each problem aloud, then ask: are we putting together or taking away?
• Draw quick circles or tally marks for the objects.
• Have children say the answer as a full sentence: 'Sam has 12 pieces of candy.'