Math Magic Time!

🌟 Let's Solve Addition and Subtraction Sentences Together! 🌟

Completing an addition or subtraction sentence is like finishing a puzzle! It’s like baking cookies—you start with some ingredients (numbers), mix them together, and find out how many you end up with. 🍪

Here’s how we do it:

1. Look at the math sentence. Is it adding (+) or subtracting (-)?
2. If it’s addition, think about putting things together. First comes 1, then comes 2… now count them all!
3. If it’s subtraction, think about taking away. Taking away means less! Start big, take away small, and see what’s left.
4. Write down your answer in the blank space. Ta-da! You solved it!

Let’s try this one together:

Example: 5 + ___ = 8

We already have 5, and we need to figure out how many more to make 8. Let’s count up from 5… 6, 7, 8! That’s 3 steps. So, the missing number is 3!

Now let’s try subtraction:

Example: 9 - ___ = 4

We started with 9, but now we only have 4. How many did we take away? Count backward from 9… 8, 7, 6, 5, 4! That’s 5 steps. So, the missing number is 5.

Tips for Superhero Parents:

• Use objects like toys, candies, or blocks to show addition and subtraction in action.
• Sing songs or clap rhythms while counting (“1 and 2 makes 3, yay for me!”).
• Encourage guessing first, then check the answers together. Celebrate every little win!

🌟 Wow! You’re a math superstar! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be solving these faster than lightning bolts! 🌟