What Are Number Sentences?
Number sentences are like little math stories!
They use numbers and symbols (+ and -) to tell us what's happening. When we add, we're putting things together. When we subtract, we're taking things away. Let's learn how to read and write these math stories!
How to Read Number Sentences
1️⃣ Look at the numbers and the symbol (+ or -)
2️⃣ Think: "What is this math story telling me?"
3️⃣ Solve it by counting or using objects
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Apple Story
Emma has 3 apples. Her friend gives her 2 more apples. How many apples does Emma have now?
3 + 2 = ?
Example 2: Toy Cars
Jamal has 6 toy cars. He gives 3 to his sister. How many cars does Jamal have left?
6 - 3 = ?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use everyday objects like toys or snacks to create real-life addition and subtraction stories
- Encourage your child to draw pictures to represent number sentences - this helps visual learners
- Play "number sentence stories" where you make up simple word problems and have your child write the matching equation