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Math - Kindergarten
Learning Subtraction with Pretend Play
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Goal
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Students will engage in pretend play as either the food truck staff or customers. Through playing their role, they will practice taking away numbers to learn subtraction.
Activity Prep
Download & print the PDF below
Scissors (*Please help with scissors as needed.)
Optional: Card sleeves (Trading card sleeves work great!)
How to Play
Number of Players:
2 players *A teacher can join as needed.
Set up:
There are two versions of shops. One is a burger truck, and one is a pretzel truck. Students will decide. (They can play both if they want!)
Download & print the PDF.
Cut out the item cards.
Playing:
Choose to take on the role of either the food truck staff or the customer.
The staff has a total of 5 food items available. The customer may order up to 5 items, but not more.
Once the customer places their order, the staff will hand over the item cards that match the customer's request.
The staff will call aloud how many items are left. For example, if the customer orders 3 burgers, then the staff would call out, "2 burgers left!".
Feel free to switch roles.
Common Core
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.OA.A.1 (Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings1, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.)
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