Understanding Addition and Subtraction
Adding and subtracting are like building and sharing!
Addition combines numbers to make a larger total, while subtraction takes away from a number. These are the building blocks for all math you'll learn!
How to Add and Subtract
1️⃣ Line up the numbers by their place values
2️⃣ Start from the right (ones place) and move left
3️⃣ Carry over when adding or borrow when subtracting if needed
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Addition
Sarah has 347 marbles and her friend gives her 258 more. How many does she have now?
3
4
7
+
2
5
8
=
Example 2: Subtraction
James has 526 stickers. He gives 189 to his sister. How many stickers does he have left?
5
2
6
-
1
8
9
=
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it real: Use everyday situations like grocery shopping or sharing snacks to practice addition and subtraction.
- Play math games: Board games that involve counting or card games like "War" with addition/subtraction variations make learning fun.
- Celebrate mistakes: Encourage your child to see wrong answers as learning opportunities - analyze what went wrong together.