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Taking from Teen Numbers

Subtracting with Teen Numbers

Day 126of 180
Week 26of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Subtract small numbers from teen numbers using ten frames

2

Understand the concept of 'taking away' from numbers 13-19

3

Develop patience and careful thinking during math activities

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)

Just as we carefully subtract and understand numbers, we can learn to understand God's wisdom carefully and step by step

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Counters (buttons, beans, or small objects)
  • BibleMouse Math Worksheet (from Resource Guide)
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing a BibleMouse counting song and review yesterday's addition strategies

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how we added numbers in the teens yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce subtraction from teen numbers using ten frames

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When we subtract, we 'take away' some counters
  • We start with a full ten frame, then remove some counters
  • Count how many are left after taking away
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when we take away counters?
  • Can you show me how to take away 3 from 15?
3Activity: Teen Number Subtraction Game (10 min)
hands-on

Students use ten frames to subtract small numbers from teen numbers

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fill a ten frame with 15 counters
  2. Remove 3 counters
  3. Count how many are left
  4. Write the subtraction problem: 15 - 3 = 12
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer counters and smaller numbers

Challenge: Create word problems involving subtraction

4Closing (3 min)

Review subtraction concepts and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about taking away numbers?
  • Can you show me a subtraction problem?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice counting backward from teen numbers

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Subtraction is a new concept for kindergarteners

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use physical objects to make subtraction concrete
  • Be patient and make math fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping track of numbers while removing counters

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child can consistently remove correct number of counters

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a subtraction story using toy animals
  • Practice subtraction with BibleMouse printable worksheets

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