Subtraction with Erasing

SubtractionWord ProblemsActivitiesK.OA.A.2
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Math - Kindergarten

Hands-On Subtraction for Kids: Draw, Erase, Learn!

This is a hands-on subtraction activity for kids. They read each problem, draw pictures to represent the numbers, and erase the right amount of objects to show how subtraction works.

Subtraction with Erasing

Goal

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Students will practice picturing the word problems. Read the word problems and draw, then erase the number of objects that match the description in the question.

Activity Prep

  • Download & print the PDF below

  • Pencil

  • Eraser

How to Use

  1. Read the instructions aloud with your teacher.

  2. Draw the number of objects that matches the description in the question.

  3. Then, erase the objects that matches the description in the question.

    * Please take alternative way if there are students dislike to erase their drawings. They can hide the objects with crossing out or covering with paper.

Teachers

  • Please sit with your students and read the instructions aloud together. 

  • Please encourage them to say the numbers in the question aloud.

Common Core

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.OA.A.2: Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.

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