Lesson 62. How Many Bricks Are Left? (Subtraction)
Operations and Algebraic Thinking – Kindergarten
Hands-On Subtraction with LEGO Bricks
How Many Bricks Are Left? (Subtraction)
Goal
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Students will practice subtraction by removing LEGO bricks that match the crossed-out pieces in the example images.
Activity Prep
Download & print the PDF below
Writing tools (pencils, colored pencils, markers, etc.)
LEGO bricks (Any colors)
How to Use
Download and print the PDF.
Build the LEGO stack by matching the example image, including the bricks that have crossed-out marks.
Remove the number of bricks with crossed-out marks.
Fill in the numbers to solve the subtraction problem.
Teachers
After students complete the worksheet, please review their answers and help them with any mistakes. The answer key is below.
Common Core
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.OA.A.3: Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 and 5 = 4 + 1).
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