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Writing Number Sentences - Practice Worksheet for Class 1

Turn pictures and words into number sentences with plus and minus signs

This worksheet gives young learners practice writing number sentences using addition and subtraction, moving from picture counting to simple equations.

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A row of apples split into two groups with a plus sign drawn between them and an equals sign leading to the total, next to a small blackboard with number sentences chalked on it

Coloring Page

Color the Counting Garden

Color the picture using your favorite colors!

A garden scene with five flowerpots in a row, three with red flowers and two with yellow flowers, and a watering can beside them

Download the worksheet PDF to print this page and color it in with crayons or pencils.

Matching

Match the Picture to the Number Sentence

Draw a line from each group of objects to the number sentence that tells how many there are in all.

1. 3 apples + 2 apples

2. 4 balloons + 1 balloon

3. 6 stars take away 2 stars

4. 5 fish + 0 fish

5. 7 candies take away 3 candies

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the Number Sentence

Fill in the missing number or sign to finish each number sentence. Use the word bank to help you.

1.2 3 = 5

2.9 - 4 =

3.6 + 2 =

4.4 1 = 3

5. + 4 = 7

6.6 - = 5

True / False

True or False: Number Sentences

Read each number sentence carefully. Write T for True or F for False.

1. 4 + 3 = 7

2. 8 - 2 = 5

3. 5 + 0 = 5

4. The plus sign means we are taking away

5. 9 - 9 = 0

6. 6 + 6 = 11

7. The equals sign shows both sides have the same value

Short Answer

Write Your Own Number Sentence

Look at each little story and write a number sentence for it. Use words or numbers to show your answer.

1. Riya has 4 pencils. Her friend gives her 3 more pencils. Write a number sentence to show how many pencils she has now.

2. There are 8 birds sitting on a wire. 3 birds fly away. Write a number sentence to show how many birds are left.

3. Write your own number sentence using the numbers 6 and 2, using either a plus sign or a minus sign.

These are open-ended - there's no single right answer to check.

Written by Lernizy Editorial Team

Updated 27 Aug 2026