Subtracting with 4's - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Fluency
In the lesson "Subtracting with 4's," kindergarteners embark on an exciting mathematical journey within the Fluency chapter of the Counting and Cardinality up to 20 unit. This lesson is meticulously designed to equip students with the foundational skills of subtraction by focusing on the number 4. Through engaging activities such as the Fabulous Fours Worksheet, Taking Away from 4 Worksheet, and Matching 4 – 3 Worksheet, students will learn how to subtract numbers from 4 in a variety of contexts.
Understanding subtraction at this fundamental level is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it sets the groundwork for more complex mathematical concepts and operations that students will encounter in their academic journey. Mastery of subtracting with 4's enhances their numerical fluency, enabling them to perform basic calculations with confidence and ease. Additionally, it fosters problem-solving skills and logical thinking, as students learn to apply subtraction in practical scenarios. By nurturing these skills early on, this lesson not only contributes to their mathematical proficiency but also to their overall cognitive development. Engaging in these activities, students will not only learn an essential mathematical operation but will also appreciate its importance in their daily lives and future learning.
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Activity 1 / Fabulous Fours Worksheet
Before your children can go on to more complicated math theories and equations, they must first master the simpler ones like addition and subtraction of numbers. Use fun exercises and simple tests to see how well your kids understand math, and also help them get better at solving equations. In this worksheet, there are six different pictures. Help your kids count the objects in each picture, and then trace a line to all of the pictures that show the equation 3-2.
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Activity 2 / Taking Away from 4 Worksheet
With your patience and constant help, you can help your kids become masters at subtraction and addition. This journey will not be easy, and your children might throw some temper tantrums about not wanting to solve any math. However, with some good coaching and exercises that make math seem fun, you can get them hooked. In this worksheet, there are three simple equations. Help your kids solve them and then trace a line to the correct answer.
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Activity 3 / Matching 4 – 3 Worksheet
Before your children can go on to more complicated math theories and equations, they must first master the simpler ones like addition and subtraction of numbers. Use fun exercises and simple tests to see how well your kids understand math, and also help them get better at solving equations. In this worksheet, there are six different pictures. Help your kids count the objects in each picture, and then trace a line to all of the pictures that show the equation 4 – 3.
