Skittle Subtraction Activity to 10 EYFS

Make maths fun and practical with this Skittle Subtraction Activity to 10, designed to support early subtraction, counting and number skills in EYFS and KS1.

Children use skittles, cups or objects to knock down and count how many are left, helping them understand subtraction as taking away through a hands-on learning approach.

This interactive maths activity is perfect for developing early number sense while keeping children engaged through play.

Resource includes:
• 3 differentiated subtraction worksheets (PDF)
• Subtraction using 10, 6 and 5 objects
• Ideal for progression and repeated practice

Supports:
• Subtraction to 10 (taking away)
• Counting and number recognition
• Early maths reasoning
• Fine motor development

Perfect for:
✔ EYFS maths provision
✔ KS1 subtraction activities
✔ Hands-on maths learning
✔ Independent or adult-led tasks

A simple, low-prep subtraction activity that helps children build confidence in early maths through active learning.