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Welcome to Subtraction! – Greetings little mathematicians! – Learn to take away with subtraction – If you have 5 apples and eat 2, how many do you have left? – Subtraction shows how many are left – Subtract numbers within 10 to see what remains – Let’s practice with fun pictures! | This slide is an introduction to the concept of subtraction for Pre-K students. Start by greeting the students warmly to create an inviting learning environment. Explain subtraction as ‘taking away’ in simple terms they can understand, such as using toys or snacks. Use visual aids like pictures to illustrate subtraction problems, making it interactive and engaging. Encourage the students to use their fingers or objects to physically remove items and count what’s left. This hands-on approach helps solidify the concept of subtraction. Prepare to guide them through a few examples together and praise their efforts to build confidence.

Understanding Subtraction – Subtraction means taking away – If you have 5 apples and eat 2, you take away 2 from 5. – The subtraction sign: – – It’s like a little dash that tells us to take one number away from another. – Let’s practice taking away! – We’ll use pictures to see how numbers change when we subtract. | This slide introduces the concept of subtraction to Pre-K students using simple language and relatable examples. Subtraction is explained as the process of taking away one number from another. Emphasize the subtraction sign and ensure that students can recognize and understand its meaning. Use visual aids like pictures of apples or toys to illustrate subtraction in a way that is engaging for young learners. For example, show a picture with 5 apples, then cross out 2, and count the remaining apples together. This visual representation helps them grasp the concept of ‘taking away’. Encourage the students to use their fingers or classroom objects to practice subtraction during the lesson.

Subtraction in Our World – Subtraction with cookies – Started with 5 cookies, ate 2, how many left? – Sharing crayons with friends – Had 10 crayons, gave 3 away, count the remaining. – Counting what’s left – Understanding ‘fewer’ – ‘Fewer’ means a smaller number after taking some away. | This slide introduces the concept of subtraction to Pre-K students using relatable scenarios. Start by explaining subtraction as having something, like cookies, and then having fewer after eating some. Use props or pictures to visually demonstrate the subtraction of cookies. Then, move on to the example of crayons, showing that when we give some away, we also have fewer. Encourage the children to use their fingers or objects to count and find out how many are left in each scenario. Emphasize the term ‘fewer’ and ensure they understand it signifies a smaller amount than what we started with. The goal is to make them comfortable with the idea of subtraction in a fun and engaging way.

Let’s Try Together: Subtraction with Apples – Start with 10 apples – Give 3 apples to your teacher – How many apples left? – Use the picture to subtract 3 from 10 – Count remaining apples together – We’ll count the apples left in the picture | This slide is an interactive class activity designed to teach Pre-K students the concept of subtraction using a relatable scenario. Start by showing a picture of 10 apples, then visually demonstrate giving 3 apples away to the teacher. Ask the students to observe the change and engage them in counting the remaining apples. This hands-on approach helps them understand subtraction as ‘taking away’ in a fun and concrete way. For the activity, you can use real apples, apple cut-outs, or a digital interactive board. Encourage the children to participate in the counting and to visualize the subtraction process. Possible variations of the activity could include using different numbers of apples or different objects to keep the learning experience diverse and engaging.

Story Time: Subtraction with Pictures – Subtraction stories – Stories with simple subtraction scenarios – Pictures aid understanding – Visuals represent problems clearly – Read and solve together – Interactive reading of a subtraction story – Practice with examples | This slide introduces young learners to the concept of subtraction through storytelling, making it relatable and easier to grasp. By using pictures, children can visualize the subtraction process, which aids in comprehension. The teacher will read a story that involves a subtraction problem, and together with the class, they will solve it using the pictures provided. This interactive approach encourages participation and helps students understand subtraction in a fun and engaging way. After the story, practice with similar examples to reinforce the concept. Ensure to use clear and simple language, and praise the students for their efforts to build confidence.

Your Turn to Solve: Balloon Subtraction! – Start with 7 balloons – 2 balloons fly away – Draw and cross out 2 balloons – Use a picture to help visualize subtraction – Count the remaining balloons – Write the answer after counting | This slide is an interactive activity for students to practice subtraction with visual aids. Start by explaining that we have 7 balloons initially. Then, tell a story where 2 balloons fly away, which will help them understand the concept of ‘taking away’ in subtraction. Have the students draw 7 balloons and then cross out 2 to represent the ones that flew away. This visual representation reinforces the concept of subtraction. Finally, ask the students to count the remaining balloons and write the number down. This exercise will help them grasp the subtraction process and the concept of ‘how many are left’. Encourage the students to use their fingers if they need to while counting the remaining balloons.

Class Activity: Subtraction Art – Receive your subtraction worksheet – Draw to solve subtraction problems – Pictures help us understand taking away – Use colors to complete your art – Choose colors to show different numbers – Have fun while learning subtraction | This activity is designed to combine art with math to make learning subtraction engaging for Pre-K students. Hand out worksheets with simple subtraction problems using numbers up to 10. Encourage the children to draw pictures representing the problems, such as crossed-out items or separated groups, to visualize the subtraction process. Then, have them color their drawings to reinforce the concept and make the activity enjoyable. Possible variations of the activity could include using stickers, stamps, or cut-outs for subtraction. Monitor the students as they work, offering help and praise. This hands-on approach helps solidify their understanding of subtraction in a playful and creative way.

Celebrating Subtraction Success! – Congratulations on learning subtraction! – Subtraction means taking away – Like having 5 apples and eating 2, now you have 3. – Enjoy your subtraction art worksheet – Use the worksheet to subtract with fun pictures – Keep practicing at home! – Try subtracting toys or snacks to practice | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on subtraction word problems with pictures for numbers up to 10. It’s a congratulatory slide that reinforces the concept of subtraction as ‘taking away’. Encourage the children to continue practicing with their subtraction art worksheets, which combine creative expression with mathematical concepts. Remind them that they can practice subtraction in everyday life, like when they play with toys or help set the table, removing items and counting what’s left. The goal is to make subtraction a fun and integral part of their daily routine.