Back to School Word Problems | Addition & Subtraction Within 10 | Grade 1-2 Math

🖍️ Start your school year strong with these relatable and engaging story-based math problems! Students will love exploring classroom situations while practicing essential math skills in a fun and meaningful way.

Use these worksheets to support number fluency, comprehension, and confidence—right from the first week of school!

Build early math fluency with this 20-page printable set featuring 10 themed real-life math stories, perfect for the beginning of the school year! Designed for students in Grade 1–2, this resource helps learners apply addition and subtraction in familiar, meaningful contexts.

🟡 Each story unit includes 12 word problems across 2 worksheet styles:

• Page 1: 4-word problems with black-and-white illustrations for coloring, perfect for visual learners and early finishers.
• Page 2: 8-word problems with simple scene illustrations set in relatable classroom situations (e.g., students arriving, sharing supplies, reading books).

With 10 themed stories, students will complete 120 total word problems that reflect real school scenarios—making math both fun and relevant.

📘 Standards Common Core Alignment:

Grade 1 (First Grade)

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.1
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.D.8

Grade 2 (Second Grade)

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.A.1
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.5
  

🎯 Skills Covered:

• Addition within 10
• Subtraction within 10
• Real-world math application
• Reading and comprehension of math language
• Problem-solving and reasoning

📄No prep required—just print and go! The mix of visual support and reading-based challenges makes this a versatile resource for review, spiral practice, and back-to-school engagement.

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