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Subtraction Story Time

Taking Away

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand subtraction as 'taking away' within 5

2

Use objects to demonstrate simple subtraction stories

3

Develop listening and problem-solving skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 14:17

“They told him, 'We only have here five loaves of bread and two fish.'”

— Matthew 14:17 (WEB)

Demonstrates working with small numbers and seeing what remains after something is used

📦 Materials Needed

  • Counting bears
  • Small toy animals
  • Subtraction mat
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous day's subtraction concept with counting bears

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how to take away one bear?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce subtraction through storytelling

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When we take something away, we are subtracting
  • Subtraction helps us see how many are left
  • We can use objects to help us understand
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when we take something away?
  • Can you count how many are left?
3Activity: Subtraction Story Adventure (6 min)
storytelling

Create simple subtraction stories using toy animals and counting bears

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with 5 bears on the subtraction mat
  2. Tell a story about bears leaving
  3. Count how many bears remain
  4. Repeat with different numbers
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer bears, focus on taking away 1-2

Challenge: Create more complex stories with multiple subtractions

4Closing (3 min)

Recap subtraction concept and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about taking away?
  • How many bears did we start with?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how many are left after taking things away

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Subtraction is a foundational math skill introduced through play and storytelling

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic, positive language
  • Allow child to physically move objects
  • Praise effort, not just correct answers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between adding and taking away

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to count remaining objects after subtraction

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library subtraction worksheets
  • Sing subtraction songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

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