“Pick” Our Apple-Themed Using Doubles to Subtract Game!

Make subtraction practice a bushel of fun with our using doubles to subtract game, a printable apple-themed board game that helps students master subtraction facts using doubles! Designed with young learners in mind, this engaging resource turns math time into game time as players roll, move, and solve subtraction problems like 10 – 5 and 8 – 4. 

With every turn, students reinforce their understanding of doubles subtraction in a playful, low-prep format that’s perfect for math centers, small groups, or at-home learning. The charming apple orchard theme adds a seasonal twist, making this game a delightful addition to your math toolkit.

Included in this using doubles to subtract resource:

• Apple-themed game board
• Game pieces 
• Printable number cube
• Game cards featuring doubles subtraction facts 
• Game instructions
• Answer key 

Using Our Doubles Facts Subtraction Game 

This doubles facts subtraction game is easy to prepare and play. Here’s how!

Prepare:

1. Download the using doubles to subtract game in the format of your choice. 
2. Print the game board, cards, answer key, game pieces, and number cube. We recommend printing on cardstock for durability and longevity.
   Cut apart the cards and game pieces, and assemble the number cube.

Play:

• Students place game tokens at “Start” and the cards on the “Draw Pile” space. Player 1 rolls the number cube and moves forward the same number of spaces.
• The player follows the directions on the space.
• If the player lands on a picture, they will choose a card and solve the equation. A correct answer allows them to stay on the space, while an incorrect answer will send them back to their previous space. 
• Players take turns. The player who gets to the “Finish” space first, wins!

Download This Doubles Subtraction Facts Game

Our doubles subtraction facts game has been created in both Google Slides and PDF formats for your convenience. To download, simply click the drop-down arrow on the download button and choose the format you prefer.

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

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