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Subtraction means taking away. Taking away means less!
Imagine you have a basket of apples đ. If you eat one apple, there are fewer left in the basket. Thatâs
subtractionâitâs like sharing your snacks but keeping track of whatâs left!
First comes reading, then comes solvingâŚ
1ď¸âŁ Read the story carefully. Look for clues
like "take away," "left," or "how many more."
2ď¸âŁ Find the big number. This is what you
start with.
3ď¸âŁ Find the small number. This is how much
you take away.
4ď¸âŁ Do the math! Subtract the small number
from the big number.
And voilĂ âthereâs your answer!
đ Problem: Sarah had 25 stickers. She gave 8 stickers to her friend. How many
stickers does Sarah have now?
Solution:
Start with the big number: 25.
Take away the small number: 8.
Do the math: 25 - 8 = 17.
So, Sarah has 17 stickers left. Yay!
⨠Use real-life objects like toys, candies, or coins to show subtraction in action.
⨠Encourage your child to draw pictures if theyâre stuck. Visuals make it fun!
⨠Celebrate every stepâeven if the answer isnât right yet. Learning is all about practice!
⨠Sing silly songs about subtraction to keep things light and happy.
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