What is Subtraction?
Subtraction is like sharing cookies with friends!
When you have some cookies and give some away, subtraction helps you know how many you have left. It's all about finding the difference between two numbers.
How to Subtract
1️⃣ Start with the bigger number (how many you have)
2️⃣ Take away the smaller number (how many you're removing)
3️⃣ Count what's left - that's your answer!
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Apple Subtraction
You have 7 apples. You eat 2 apples. How many apples are left?
7 - 2 = 5 apples left! 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
Example 2: Toy Cars Subtraction
There are 9 toy cars in the box. Your friend takes 4 cars to play. How many cars remain in the box?
9 - 4 = 5 cars still in the box! 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use everyday objects like toys or snacks to make subtraction practice fun and tangible
- Encourage counting backwards as a subtraction strategy (10, 9, 8...)
- Play simple subtraction games like "how many are hiding?" by covering some objects