An Out-of-This-World Subtract From 10 Game

Blast off into subtraction practice with our ‘Subtract From 10 Board Game,’ a space-themed printable resource that helps students master subtraction facts from 10! With rockets, astronauts, planets and UFOs guiding the way, learners solve equations like 10 – 3 and 10 – 6 as they journey across the galaxy. 

Each roll of the die launches players forward, while solving subtraction problems keeps them on course toward victory. This resource shines in maths stations, guided groups, or as a partner activity, making subtraction practice feel like an interstellar adventure.

This subtract from 10 game includes: 

• Game board
• Game pieces 
• Number cube
• 36 Game cards 
• Instructions
• Answer key

Playing This Tens Facts Subtraction Game

With just a few minutes of preparation, your students will be playing this tens facts subtraction game in no time! Here’s how.

Prepare

1. Download the subtract from 10 in your preferred file format.
2. Print the game board, playing cards, answer key, game tokens and number cube. For best results, use cardboard for longevity.
3. Cut out the cards and game pieces, then assemble the number cube.

Play

1. Each player places their token on the ‘Start’ space. Shuffle the cards and place them on the ‘Draw Pile’ area.
2. Player 1 rolls the number cube and advances their token by the number shown.
3. The player follows the instructions on the space where the token lands.
4. If the space has a picture, the player draws a card and solves the problem. A correct answer means they stay in the space; an incorrect answer sends them back to their previous space.
5. Players take turns. The first player to reach the ‘Finish’ space wins the game!

Download and Print Our Friends of 10 Subtraction Game

Downloading this friends of 10 subtraction game is simple! Just click the drop-down arrow on the download button and choose between the Google Slides and PDF formats of this resource. 

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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