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Counting Back Strategy

Subtraction Fluency Within 20

Day 23of 180
Week 5of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to use a number line to subtract small numbers

2

Practice counting back strategy for subtraction within 20

3

Develop patience and perseverance in mathematical problem-solving

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)

Just as we follow a clear path on a number line, God guides us on a clear path in life when we trust Him

📦 Materials Needed

  • Number line
  • Counters or small objects
  • Pencil
  • Worksheet
  • WEB Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review our subtraction journey so far.

💭 Review Question: Who can tell me what we learned about subtraction yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll learn the 'counting back' strategy on a number line

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • A number line helps us visualize subtraction
  • We can 'jump back' to subtract
  • Each jump represents one number less
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might counting back help us solve subtraction problems?
  • What makes counting back different from other subtraction methods?
3Activity: Number Line Subtraction Journey (12 min)
hands-on

Students will practice subtraction by physically moving on a number line

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start at a higher number
  2. Use your finger to 'jump back' the number you're subtracting
  3. Find where you land - that's your answer!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use smaller numbers, provide more guidance

Challenge: Create word problems using counting back strategy

4Closing (3 min)

Recap our number line subtraction strategy

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about subtracting today?
  • How is a number line like a map for math?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how to 'make ten' when subtracting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Counting back is a foundational subtraction strategy that builds number sense

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Let child physically move on number line
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused tracking backward on number line

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child confidently moving backward, understanding each jump represents one less

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a number line poster
  • Play 'subtraction hop' game using floor number line
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

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