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Welcome to Subtraction! – Subtraction means taking away – When we subtract, we take some away from a group – Numbers up to 5 – Like sharing toys – Imagine giving some of your toys to friends – How many are left? – After sharing, we count what’s left to see the result | This slide introduces the concept of subtraction to Pre-K students in a relatable and simple way. Subtraction is explained as the process of taking away items from a larger group, which can be likened to sharing toys with friends. Emphasize numbers up to 5 to keep the concept within the students’ grasp. Use visual aids like pictures of toys to illustrate the idea of ‘how many are left’ after some are given away. This sets the foundation for understanding subtraction as a part of everyday life. Encourage the children to think of times they have shared something and had fewer items afterward. This real-world connection will help solidify the concept.

Let’s Learn About Subtraction! – Subtraction means taking away – Like when we share toys and have fewer – Use fingers to subtract – Hold up 5 fingers, put 1 down, count what’s left – Example with 5 apples – Imagine having 5 apples, and a friend asks for 1 – How many apples left? – After giving 1 apple away, count the remaining apples | 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. Encourage the children to use their fingers to subtract, as this provides a tactile and visual way to understand the concept. Use the example of having 5 apples and giving 1 away to make it concrete and easy to visualize. Ask the students to hold up 5 fingers and then put 1 finger down to subtract. Then, have them count the remaining fingers to find the answer. This activity helps them grasp the basic idea of subtraction by physically engaging with the problem.

Story Time: Subtraction with Pictures – Subtraction stories create fun with numbers – Pictures help us visualize the story – Imagine 5 apples on a table, and 2 are taken away – Together, we’ll read a subtraction story – Look for what’s ‘taken away’ in the story – If we start with 5 blocks and remove 3, how many are left? | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of subtraction through storytelling and visual aids. By using simple word problems that involve numbers up to 5, children can begin to understand subtraction as ‘taking away.’ Use pictures to illustrate the story, such as showing a group of items and then some being removed. Encourage the students to count along and visualize the subtraction process. For example, present a picture with 5 ducks and then show 2 walking away, asking the students how many ducks are left. This interactive approach helps young learners grasp the concept of subtraction in a concrete and enjoyable way.

Let’s Practice Subtraction with Ducks! – Start with 5 ducks in a pond – 2 ducks swim away – How many ducks are left? – Use fingers or draw to subtract 2 from 5 – Let’s count the remaining ducks! – Counting ducks helps us learn subtraction | This slide is an interactive class activity designed to teach Pre-K students the concept of subtraction using a simple word problem with visual aid. Start by showing a picture of 5 ducks to grab the students’ attention. Explain that 2 ducks decide to swim away, and ask the class how many ducks are left. Encourage the students to use their fingers to represent the 5 ducks and then put 2 fingers down to subtract. Alternatively, they can draw the ducks and cross out 2 that swim away. Count the remaining ducks together to find the answer. This activity helps students understand subtraction as ‘taking away’ in a fun and engaging way. Possible variations of the activity could include using different animals or objects, and changing the numbers to practice different subtraction problems up to 5.

Your Turn to Try: Subtracting Toy Cars! – Start with 4 toy cars – Imagine 1 car drives away – Use fingers to subtract 1 – Hold up 4 fingers, put 1 down – Discover how many cars left – Count the remaining fingers | This slide is an interactive activity for the students to practice subtraction with tangible objects and their fingers. Encourage the children to visualize the scenario with toy cars to make it engaging. Guide them to use their fingers to represent the cars, subtracting one by putting a finger down, and then counting the remaining fingers to find the answer. This exercise helps them understand the concept of taking away in subtraction. Prepare to assist any student who may have difficulty and ensure that each child is able to perform the activity and come up with the correct answer. Offer praise and positive reinforcement as they successfully complete the subtraction.

Class Activity: Subtraction with Toys – Start with 5 toy blocks – Give some blocks away How many did you give? Who did you give them to? – Count the blocks left Use your fingers to help count if you need to. – Share and compare results Did everyone have the same number left? Why or why not? | This activity is designed to introduce the concept of subtraction to Pre-K students in a tangible and interactive way. By physically handling the blocks and giving some away, students can visually and kinesthetically experience subtraction. Encourage them to articulate how many blocks they are giving away and to whom. After they count the remaining blocks, facilitate a group discussion where each child shares their results. This will help them understand that subtraction can lead to different outcomes depending on the number subtracted. Possible variations of the activity could include using different colored blocks, subtracting in pairs, or even introducing simple subtraction problems for them to solve with their blocks.