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Welcome to Subtraction! – Meet the Super Subtractors! – Learn to take away, up to 10 – If you have 10 apples and eat 2, how many do you have left? – Subtraction shows what’s left – Like if 5 ducks were swimming and 2 swam away – Practice with fun pictures | This slide introduces the concept of subtraction to Kindergarten students in a fun and engaging way. Emphasize that subtraction is simply ‘taking away’ and helps us figure out the number of items remaining. Use everyday examples, such as playing with toys or eating snacks, to illustrate subtraction in a context they understand. Encourage the children to visualize the process using their fingers or objects. Prepare to demonstrate subtraction with pictures and props during the lesson to make the concept clear and interactive. For the activity, provide various picture-based subtraction problems and assist the students in counting to solve them. Ensure that each child gets a chance to participate and understand the concept.

What is Subtraction? – Subtraction means taking away – Like 5 apples minus 2 apples leaves 3 apples – Use subtraction in stories – ‘5 ducks were on a pond, 2 swam away. How many are left?’ – Subtraction shows what’s left – If you start with 10 blocks and give away 4, how many do you have? – Practice with subtraction pictures | This slide introduces the concept of subtraction to Kindergarten students by explaining it as the process of taking away one number from another. Use simple, relatable examples like apples or ducks to illustrate subtraction in a way that is understandable for young learners. Emphasize that subtraction helps us figure out how many items or things are left after some are taken away. Encourage students to visualize the process using pictures and stories, which can make abstract concepts more concrete. In the next class, provide various picture-based subtraction problems to help them practice and reinforce the concept.

Understanding Subtraction Words – ‘Minus’ means subtraction – ‘Take away’ for subtraction – ‘Less’ also means subtract – Practice with picture problems – Use pictures to solve problems like 5 apples – 2 apples | This slide introduces the basic terminology used in subtraction word problems. Kindergarteners will learn that words like ‘minus,’ ‘take away,’ and ‘less’ indicate a subtraction operation. Visual aids such as pictures can be very helpful for young learners to understand the concept of taking away. For example, showing 5 apples and then taking 2 away helps them visualize the result as 3 apples left. Encourage students to use their fingers or objects to practice subtraction. During the next class, provide various picture-based subtraction problems to reinforce these terms and help students associate them with the action of subtracting.

Let’s Read a Subtraction Story – Start with 5 apples on the tree – Imagine 2 apples fall down – How many apples are left? – Use the picture to see 2 less apples – Let’s count the remaining apples – Counting the apples helps us subtract | This slide introduces a simple subtraction story to help Kindergarten students understand the concept of taking away. The story uses a relatable context of apples on a tree, which visually aids in comprehension. Begin by showing a picture of a tree with 5 apples. As you narrate the story, encourage the children to visualize 2 apples falling down. Ask the students to count the remaining apples on the tree to find the answer. This exercise combines visual learning with counting, reinforcing the subtraction concept. For the activity, provide different scenarios or pictures with various objects to practice subtraction. Possible activities include using physical props, interactive whiteboard exercises, or drawing out scenarios. The goal is to make subtraction tangible and fun.

Subtraction with Pictures – Pictures show subtraction visually – Visual aids make learning subtraction fun – Cross out pictures to subtract – If we have 5 apples and take away 2, we cross out 2 apples – Count remaining pictures for answer – What’s left? If 5 apples and we take away 2, we count the remaining apples to find the answer | This slide is designed to introduce Kindergarten students to the concept of subtraction using visual aids. By providing pictures, students can easily understand what it means to ‘take away’ a number from another. Encourage them to physically cross out the items being subtracted, which helps in reinforcing the concept. After crossing out, guide them to count the remaining items to find the answer. This hands-on activity is crucial for their understanding of subtraction. During the class, use various picture examples and assist them in counting the remaining items. This will help them grasp the concept of subtraction as ‘taking away’ and ‘finding what’s left’.

Practice Time: Balloon Subtraction! – Start with 6 balloons – 3 balloons popped – How many balloons left? – Subtract 3 from 6 to find the answer – Let’s count together! – Count the remaining balloons in the picture | This slide is an interactive activity for the students to practice subtraction with visual aids. Display a picture with 6 balloons, and then show 3 of them popped. Guide the students to understand that subtraction means taking away. Ask them to count the remaining balloons aloud as a group to reinforce the concept of ‘how many are left’. This exercise will help them visualize the subtraction process and understand that 6 minus 3 equals 3. Encourage the students to use their fingers to count if necessary and praise their efforts to build confidence.

Your Turn to Solve: Subtraction Stories – Try subtraction stories on your own – Use pictures for help – Pictures show what to take away – Remember subtraction words – Words like ‘less’, ‘take away’, ‘fewer’ – Have fun subtracting! | This slide is an interactive activity for the students to practice subtraction word problems using visual aids. Encourage the children to look at the pictures provided in their worksheets or on the board to understand what is being subtracted. Remind them to use key subtraction words such as ‘less’, ‘take away’, and ‘fewer’ to describe the action in the story. This will help reinforce their understanding of subtraction as they relate it to the story and the pictures. For the teacher: Prepare a variety of subtraction stories with pictures, ensuring they are simple and relatable for Kindergarten students. Have manipulatives ready for students who may need hands-on practice to understand the concept of taking away. Be ready to assist students who may struggle and praise those who are able to solve the problems independently.

Class Activity: Subtraction Bingo – Let’s play Subtraction Bingo! – Solve subtraction problems – Use pictures for help, like 5 apples – 2 eaten = 3 left – Cover the answer on your card – Find the number on your bingo card – Shout ‘Bingo!’ for a full row | This interactive activity is designed to help Kindergarten students practice subtraction with numbers up to 10 in a fun and engaging way. Prepare bingo cards with numbers up to 10 and subtraction problem cards with corresponding pictures. Guide the students through solving the problems using the pictures as visual aids. Encourage them to find the answers on their bingo cards and cover them with markers. Monitor the class to ensure they are correctly solving the problems. Celebrate the winners and encourage the class to cheer for their peers. Possible variations of the activity could include team play, timed rounds, or using different themes for the bingo cards.

Super Subtraction Stars! – Celebrating subtraction skills – Subtraction shows what’s left – If 5 apples and you eat 2, subtraction tells us 3 apples are left. – Practice makes perfect – The more you practice, the better you’ll get! – You’re becoming subtraction stars! | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on subtraction word problems with pictures for numbers up to 10. It’s a celebration of what the students have learned and an encouragement for their continued practice. Highlight the importance of subtraction in everyday life, such as determining the number of items remaining after some are taken away. Encourage the students to keep practicing with different word problems and pictures to become confident in their subtraction skills. Praise their efforts and progress, and let them know that with practice, they will all be subtraction stars. Consider sending home additional practice worksheets or suggesting subtraction games for further reinforcement.