Step-by-Step Addition and Subtraction Word Problems for Grades 1-2

This lively worksheet gets kids thinking with real-world word problems that need both adding and subtracting to solve. Each question asks students to work through two steps, keeping their brains buzzing and their pencils moving. It’s perfect for helping young learners practice breaking down problems and showing their work in a neat little answer box. Great for building confidence with mixed math operations—plus, who doesn’t love a story about jumping rope or fixing cones?

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