Math Word Problems

The Math Word Problems generator creates early numeracy word problems paired with ten-frame and number-line visual helpers that guide young learners through the solving process step by step. Problems cover addition and subtraction within 10 and 20 using relatable stories about toys, animals, and everyday objects — making the math feel like storytelling rather than computation. Ideal for Kindergarten through Grade 2, this generator builds both reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning together. Each worksheet includes a complete answer key.

Grade Levels

KGrade 1Grade 2

What's Included

Answer Key included

Teacher Guide included

Reproducible from seed

Curriculum Standards

CCSS Math K.OA.A.2 / 1.OA.A.1 / 2.OA.A.1

Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 10 and 20 using drawings and equations.

CCSS Math OA

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

CCSS Math NBT

Number and Operations in Base Ten

Support Skill logic

Logic and problem solving

CCSS Math MD

Measurement and Data

CCSS ELA RF

Reading Foundational Skills

Topics

math word problemsearly additionsubtractionten framesnumber linesK.OA.A.21.OA.A.1additionmultiplicationdivisionfact fluencyoperationsalgebraic thinkingstory problemsreading comprehensionnumber line