Crayon Math Mats (Addition and Subtraction)

Put the correct number of crayons on the mats to complete the problem. Simple Addition and Subtraction.

The PDF has seven pages, with two mats per page. Each mat shows a big crayon beside one math problem. The first mat has the directions, six mats are addition problems such as 2 + 9 and 7 + 7, and seven are subtraction problems such as 12 − 4 and 10 − 7. A black-and-white version is included too.

Download the Color Version or Black & White.

Ways to use it

• Real crayons: Have children place real crayons on the mat to act out each problem, then count to find the answer.
• Take away: For subtraction mats, have children count out the first number of crayons, take away the second number and count what’s left.
• Sort the mats: Have children sort the mats into addition and subtraction piles before they start solving.
• Write the answer: Laminate the mats or slip them into sheet protectors so children can write each answer with a dry-erase marker.
• Other counters: If you don’t have enough crayons, use cubes, beans or paper crayon cutouts instead.
• Math center: Keep the mats and a box of crayons at a center during a colors or back-to-school theme.