Looking for a no-prep Back to School Subtraction within 20 activity that makes math fun and engaging?
This Back to School Color by Code resource is just what you need! Students will practice subtraction within 20 while coloring fun school-themed pictures featuring glue, scissors, school bad, pencils, and other classroom essential.
It’s the perfect combination of math practice and creativity to keep young learners focused and excited about learning.

Perfect for advanced Grade 1 students who are ready to practice subtraction within 20, and for Grade 2 students to review and strengthen their subtraction skills within 20 during the first week of school in a fun and engaging way.

Why you’ll love this resource:
✓ Builds confidence with subtraction within 20
✓ Fun back-to-school themed images keep students engaged
✓ Perfect for Grade 1 and Grade 2
✓ No prep needed – just print and go
✓ Great for quick, differentiated practice
✓ Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

Make back-to-school math fun while building subtraction skills!

What is included?
It includes 6 black-and-white PDF pages, each page features a variety of fun and engaging back-to-school themed designs. Additionally, it comes with a color-coded answer key. The pages are not editable.

→ School bus (numbers 0 - 20)
→ Scissors and glue (numbers 0 - 20)
→ Notebook and pencil (numbers 0 - 20)
→ Crayons and apple (numbers 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 - even numbers)
→ School bag and apple (numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 - odd numbers)
→ Scissors and paper (numbers 0 - 20)

→ Answer keys in color (6 pages)
→ Credits
→ Terms of use

Perfect for:
✅ Morning work
✅ Centers
✅ Homework
✅ Grade 1 and Grade 2
✅ Back-to-School Activity
✅ Extra activity
✅ Early Finisher
✅ Repetition

No-prep:
Just print and go!

This Material is in English.

Wishing you and your students a fantastic start to the new school year!
Steff

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