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Toys Going Home

Taking Away

Day 83of 180
Week 17of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of subtraction through removing objects

2

Count remaining objects after taking some away

3

Practice following simple cleanup instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:27

“Don't withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.”

— Proverbs 3:27 (WEB)

Just as we carefully put away our toys, we can learn to be helpful and responsible

📦 Materials Needed

  • 5-6 soft toys
  • small basket or container
  • counting bears (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's snack counting lesson. Gather toys in a circle.

💭 Review Question: How many crackers did we eat yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate taking toys away and counting what remains

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at all our toys! Let's count them together.
  • Watch me put one toy in the basket. How many are left?
  • Each time a toy goes home, we'll count what stays behind.
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you help me count the toys?
  • Where do toys go when we clean up?
3Activity: Toys Going Home Game (6 min)
hands-on play

Play a gentle subtraction game with toys

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with 5 soft toys in a circle
  2. Count all toys together
  3. Ask child to put one toy 'home' in the basket
  4. Count remaining toys
  5. Repeat until all toys are 'home'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer toys, help child count

Challenge: Let child choose which toy goes home

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate successful toy cleanup

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many toys did we start with?
  • How many toys are in our basket now?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play the 'All Gone' game!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Subtraction is introduced through playful removal, not formal math

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Make counting and removing toys feel like a fun game
  • Don't worry about perfect counting - focus on enjoyment
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get distracted or want to play with toys instead of putting them away

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to follow simple instructions and enjoy counting

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library counting sheets
  • Sing a cleanup song while putting toys away
  • Take a photo of the toy cleanup process

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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