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Back To School - Subtraction Coloring Worksheets

Let your students start the school year with a fun math activity. With these back-to-school themed mystery picture coloring worksheets, they will look forward to learning math in a fun way throughout the year. 

How to Use

These are no-prep worksheets -- all you have to do is print the pages and you're all set. 

To uncover the hidden picture, first, let your kids answer the subtraction problems. Then, they choose the letter of their answers from a list of choices, and then they color the grid. If answered and colored correctly, they should see cute images of kids, school supplies, and more.

*** These are for Grades 2-4. For K-2, click here.

What You'll Get

You will receive all printable worksheets with subtraction problems. There are three file versions in this product, each with a different set of problems.

  • Subtracting 2-digit and 1-digit numbers
  • Subtracting two 2-digit numbers
  • Subtracting two 3-digit numbers

Choose and print the right type of problem for your students. Each version includes all seven images below.

  • Pencil
  • Apple and a Worm
  • School Bus
  • Books
  • Back To School Letters
  • A Girl with a Bag
  • School
If you also want other math topics such as addition, multiplication, division, place value, decimals, and fractions, check out the back-to-school math bundle.