What Does Subtraction Mean?
Subtraction is like taking away or finding what's left!
When we subtract, we start with a bigger number and take some away. What remains is our answer. There
are many different number pairs that can make the same answer when we subtract!
How to Find Different Subtraction Combinations
1️⃣ Start with a number you want to make (like 5)
2️⃣ Think of bigger numbers that could make it when you subtract
3️⃣ Try different pairs to see all the possibilities!
Let's Practice Together!
Fruit Basket Subtraction
Click fruits to take them away from the basket. How many different ways can you make 3?
Great job! Here are all the ways to make 3:
5 - 2 = 3
4 - 1 = 3
3 - 0 = 3
Balloon Pop Subtraction
We have 8 balloons. Pop some to see how many different ways we can make 4 balloons left!
Awesome popping! Here are ways to make 4:
8 - 4 = 4
7 - 3 = 4
6 - 2 = 4
5 - 1 = 4
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use everyday objects: Practice with toys, snacks, or buttons - "If we have 7 grapes and eat 2, how many are left?"
- Make it a game: Play subtraction hopscotch where they jump backward the number they're subtracting.
- Connect to addition: Show how subtraction is the opposite of addition - if 3+2=5, then 5-2=3.