Today, we’re going to learn about subtraction. Subtraction is when you take away some numbers from a bigger number. Let’s see how it works with some fun examples!
Here are some easy subtraction problems:
Let’s use subtraction in some stories:
Let’s try some more:
Now, let’s subtract 2:
Here are more stories with subtraction:
Let’s try subtracting 3:
Here are the last examples for today:
Great job! Keep practicing subtraction, and you’ll get even better. Remember, subtraction is fun and helps us solve many problems!
Subtraction Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom. Find 10 small objects like toys, blocks, or crayons. Start with all 10 objects in one pile. Remove 1 object at a time and count how many are left. Write down each subtraction problem you create, like “10 minus 1 equals 9.” Keep going until you have no objects left. How many subtraction problems can you make?
Subtraction Story Time: Create your own subtraction story using your favorite toys or stuffed animals. For example, if you have 5 toy cars, pretend 2 cars drive away. How many cars are left? Draw a picture of your story and write the subtraction sentence below it, like “5 minus 2 equals 3.” Share your story with a friend or family member and ask them to make their own subtraction story.
Subtraction Nature Walk: Take a walk outside and look for things in nature to subtract. Count the number of birds you see, then imagine 1 flies away. How many are left? Find a group of flowers and pretend 2 are picked. How many remain? Write down your observations and subtraction sentences. Discuss with a friend or family member how subtraction can be seen in nature.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript, with unnecessary elements removed and formatted for clarity:
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**Primary School Prep Company Presents: Subtraction**
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**[Laughter]**
**Subtraction Examples:**
– Six minus one equals five.
– Two minus one equals one.
– Eleven minus one equals ten.
– Eight minus one equals seven.
– Five minus one equals four.
– Nine minus one equals eight.
– One minus one equals zero.
– Three minus one equals two.
– Ten minus one equals nine.
– Seven minus one equals six.
– Four minus one equals three.
– Eight minus one equals seven.
**[Music]**
**Story Problems:**
– There are two gophers. One gopher goes into the hole. Now there is one gopher. (Two minus one equals one.)
– He had three bananas. He ate one banana. Now there are two bananas left. (Three minus one equals two.)
– Six birds sit. Look at one go. Now there are five birds left. (Six minus one equals five.)
**More Subtraction Examples:**
– Eleven minus one equals ten.
– One minus one equals zero.
– Seven minus one equals six.
– Five minus one equals four.
– Ten minus one equals nine.
– Four minus one equals three.
– Two minus one equals one.
– Nine minus one equals eight.
**[Music]**
**Additional Examples:**
– Twelve minus two equals ten.
– Six minus two equals four.
– Two minus two equals zero.
– Ten minus two equals eight.
– Seven minus two equals five.
– Nine minus two equals seven.
– Five minus two equals three.
**[Music]**
**Story Problems:**
– There are seven clips. Two clips fall off. Now there are five clips left. (Seven minus two equals five.)
– There are eight cookies. He takes two away. Now there are six cookies left. (Eight minus two equals six.)
– There are nine rocks. Two rocks fall. Now there are seven rocks left. (Nine minus two equals seven.)
**[Music]**
**More Subtraction Examples:**
– Twelve minus three equals nine.
– Six minus three equals three.
– Eight minus three equals five.
– Eleven minus three equals eight.
– Four minus three equals one.
– Seven minus three equals four.
**[Music]**
**Final Examples:**
– Fourteen minus four equals ten.
– Eight minus four equals four.
– Eleven minus four equals seven.
– Five minus four equals one.
– Nine minus four equals five.
**[Music]**
**Congratulations! Keep practicing!**
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