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Welcome to Subtraction! – Greetings little mathematicians! – Subtraction means taking away – If you have 3 apples and eat 1, you have 2 left – Subtraction shows us what’s left – After subtracting, count the remaining items – Let’s practice with numbers up to 5 – We’ll use pictures and fingers to subtract | This slide introduces Pre-K students to the concept of subtraction as a means of taking away. Start by greeting the students warmly to create an engaging learning environment. Explain subtraction in simple terms, using real-life examples like taking away apples to illustrate the concept. Emphasize that subtraction helps us figure out the number of items left after some are taken away. Encourage the students to use visual aids like pictures and physical counting with their fingers to understand subtraction with numbers up to 5. Prepare to demonstrate with props and ensure to have interactive activities ready for the students to practice.

Learning Subtraction: Taking Away Fun! – Subtraction means taking away – Like 5 apples minus 2 apples leaves 3 apples – Subtract with numbers and objects – Count toys, then take some away and count again – Use fingers to subtract – Hold up 5 fingers, put 2 down, how many are left? – Practice with fun pictures – Look at pictures, subtract items, and find the answer | This slide introduces the concept of subtraction to Pre-K students in a fun and interactive way. Subtraction is explained as the process of taking away one number from another. Teachers should demonstrate subtraction using real-life objects like toys or classroom items, and encourage students to use their fingers to physically represent subtraction problems. Using engaging pictures with clearly depicted items for students to subtract will help them understand the concept visually. The goal is to make subtraction tangible and relatable to their everyday experiences. During the lesson, allow students to practice with various examples and ensure they grasp the concept of ‘taking away’ before moving on to abstract number subtraction.

Creating Subtraction Sentences – Subtraction sentence parts – A subtraction sentence includes a whole, a part removed, and a remainder. – Example: 5 apples – 2 – Starting with 5 apples, if we take 2 away, how many do we have? – 3 apples left after subtraction – From 5 apples, we subtract 2, and 3 apples remain. – Make your own sentences! | This slide introduces the concept of subtraction sentences to Pre-K students. Begin by explaining that subtraction is like taking away parts from a whole. Use tangible examples, such as apples, to illustrate the concept. Show how to construct a subtraction sentence using the example provided. Encourage the students to use objects like toys or fingers to create their own subtraction sentences. For the activity, provide various scenarios or objects for the students to practice with, ensuring they understand the parts of the subtraction sentence: the starting number, the number taken away, and the number left. Reinforce learning with hands-on activities where students physically remove items and count what remains.

Matching Models to Subtraction Sentences – Subtraction with pictures – Pictures show taking away, like 5 apples minus 2 eaten. – Subtraction with fingers – Hold up 5 fingers, put 2 down to subtract. – Subtraction with objects – Start with 5 blocks, take 2 away to subtract. – Matching game! | This slide introduces the concept of subtraction to Pre-K students using visual and tactile aids. Show how subtraction can be represented with pictures, such as drawings of apples with some being crossed out to indicate they’ve been taken away. Demonstrate subtraction with fingers by holding up a number of fingers and putting some down. Use physical objects like blocks or toys to subtract in a tangible way. Engage the class with a matching game where they match pictures, finger representations, and objects with written subtraction sentences. This interactive approach helps young learners grasp the concept of ‘taking away’ in a fun and memorable manner.

Let’s Practice Subtraction! – Look at the subtraction picture – Tell me the subtraction sentence – If there are 5 apples and 2 are taken away, what’s the subtraction sentence? – Count each item carefully – Make sure to count all items before subtracting – Ready to subtract together? | This slide is designed to engage Pre-K students in a subtraction activity. Display a picture that clearly shows a group of items, with some being taken away or subtracted. Encourage the students to carefully count the total number of items first, and then count how many are taken away. Guide them to form a subtraction sentence based on what they see (e.g., ‘5 apples minus 2 apples equals 3 apples’). Reinforce the concept by repeating with different pictures and subtraction scenarios. Be patient and offer praise as they grasp the concept of subtraction. This interactive approach helps solidify their understanding of subtraction sentences up to 5.

Subtraction Story Time – Listen to a subtraction story – Notice things being taken away – For example, if 3 apples are taken from 5, how many are left? – Discuss what was subtracted – Understand subtraction concept – Subtraction means finding out how many are left. | This slide is designed to introduce the concept of subtraction to Pre-K students in an engaging and relatable way through storytelling. The story should be simple and involve scenarios where items are clearly taken away, such as a character eating some fruit from a bowl or giving away toys. After the story, facilitate a discussion with the students about what was subtracted in the story to reinforce the concept. Use tangible examples and encourage students to use their fingers to count and visualize the subtraction. This activity will help them grasp the basic idea of subtraction as ‘taking away’ and how it affects the number of items left.

Class Activity: Subtraction with Toys – Practice subtraction with blocks – Create your own subtraction stories – Use blocks to show ‘5 – 2’ and make up a story – Work with a partner – Take turns subtracting and storytelling – One partner subtracts while the other tells the story | This interactive activity is designed to help Pre-K students understand subtraction in a tangible and engaging way. Provide each pair of students with a set of blocks (up to 5). They will physically remove blocks to represent subtraction, which helps them visualize the concept. Encourage them to create simple stories around the subtraction, such as ‘5 ducks were swimming, 2 went home, now there are 3.’ Rotate roles between subtracting and storytelling to ensure active participation. Possible variations of the activity: use different toys, act out stories with finger puppets, or draw the subtraction stories. Monitor the pairs to ensure they grasp the subtraction concept and assist where necessary.

Review and Goodbye: Subtraction Fun! – Recap of subtraction concepts – Subtraction means taking away from a group – Show subtraction with fingers – Use fingers to make a ‘5 – 2’ by putting down 2 fingers – Praise for today’s learning – Anticipation for next math adventure | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on subtraction by reviewing the key concepts learned. Start by asking the students what subtraction is and discuss the idea of ‘taking away’. Encourage them to use their fingers to demonstrate a subtraction sentence, such as starting with 5 fingers up and putting 2 down to show 5 – 2. Offer praise to acknowledge their hard work and understanding throughout the lesson. Build excitement for the next class by hinting at more math fun to come, which will help keep them engaged and looking forward to learning.