Writing Number Sentences for Subtraction Picture Problems - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Addition and Subtraction
In the lesson titled "Writing Number Sentences for Subtraction Picture Problems," Kindergarten students will embark on an engaging journey into the world of subtraction as part of their exploration in the Addition and Subtraction chapter. This lesson is specially designed to offer additional practice with numbers up to 20, ensuring students build a solid foundation in their early math skills. Through a variety of hands-on activities, including the Police Subtraction Worksheet, Instrument Subtraction Worksheet, and exercises to Solve Subtraction Problems with Supports, students will learn how to visually interpret subtraction problems and translate them into number sentences.
Understanding how to write number sentences for subtraction picture problems is crucial for young learners as it enhances their mathematical literacy, encouraging them to express mathematical ideas and solutions clearly. This skill not only lays the groundwork for more advanced mathematical concepts but also nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. By engaging with real-world themed worksheets, such as those involving police and musical instruments, students will find the learning process both enjoyable and relatable, making the abstract concept of subtraction more concrete and understandable. This lesson, therefore, plays a pivotal role in building students' confidence and competence in math from an early age.
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Activity 1 / Police Subtraction Worksheet
The police are there to ensure the safety of citizens in the community. Ask your kids if they can tell you some of the other things that the police do in the community. In this math worksheet, your kids will learn numbers with the police. There are two subtraction problems in the downloadable PDF. Help your kids read the subtraction problems, and then check the box next to the number sentences that matches.
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Activity 2 / Instrument Subtraction Worksheet
You can encourage your kids to keep practicing their addition and subtraction skills by using simple equations such as this one. In the worksheet, there are different musical instruments. You can get your kids warmed up to solve some simple math by asking them to identify the musical instruments. Then, look at the subtraction problems. Help your little ones read the subtraction problems, and then check the box next to the box that matches with the number sentences.
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Activity 3 / Solve Subtraction Problems with Supports - Quiz
This quiz assesses students’ ability to solve subtraction problems by using base ten blocks and other visuals.
