Adding and Subtracting Fun with Pictures for 2nd Graders

1. Sarah has 3 apples. She buys 2 more apples. How many apples does she have now? (Use a picture of apples to help you add.)

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2. Tom has 5 toy cars. He gives 2 toy cars to his friend. How many toy cars does Tom have left? (Draw a picture of the cars to help you subtract.)

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3. There are 4 birds on a tree. 3 more birds join them. How many birds are there in total? (Use a picture of birds to add.)

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4. Lily has 10 candies. She eats 4 candies. How many candies does she have now? (Draw a picture of the candies to help you subtract.)

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5. In a garden, there are 6 flowers. 2 more flowers bloom. How many flowers are there now? (Use a picture of flowers to add.)

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6. Jake has 8 stickers. He gives 3 stickers to his sister. How many stickers does Jake have left? (Draw a picture of the stickers to help you subtract.)

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7. There are 7 ducks in a pond. 5 more ducks come to the pond. How many ducks are there now? (Use a picture of ducks to add.)

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8. Emma has 9 balloons. 4 balloons pop. How many balloons does Emma have left? (Draw a picture of the balloons to help you subtract.)

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9. A farmer has 2 cows. He buys 3 more cows. How many cows does he have now? (Use a picture of cows to help you add.)

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10. There are 12 cookies on a plate. 5 cookies are eaten. How many cookies are left on the plate? (Draw a picture of the cookies to help you subtract.)

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