📖

How Many Are Left?

Taking Away

Day 74of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
← Day 73Day 74 of 180Day 75 →
🖨️ Download Worksheet (PDF)🧮 Download Math Practice (PDF)
🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand subtraction as 'taking away'

2

Count remaining objects after removing some

3

Practice problem-solving with small numbers

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 14:17

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

— Matthew 14:17 (WEB)

Demonstrates counting and understanding quantities

📦 Materials Needed

  • 10-15 counting bears
  • Small basket or container
  • Subtraction mat
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse subtraction review using counting bears

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

Introduce 'taking away' concept with storytelling

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When we take something away, our number gets smaller
  • Subtraction helps us know 'how many are left'
  • We can use bears to help us count
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me how to take away bears?
  • What happens to our total when we remove bears?
3Activity: BibleMouse Bear Subtraction Game (6 min)
game

Remove bears from a group and count remaining bears

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with 10 bears on subtraction mat
  2. Parent removes 3-4 bears
  3. Child counts how many bears remain
  4. Repeat with different numbers
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Remove fewer bears, use smaller numbers

Challenge: Add verbal story problems about bears

4Closing (3 min)

Recap subtraction learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does subtraction mean?
  • How do we know how many are left?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about adding and taking away together!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 students are learning basic subtraction through concrete experiences

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Make counting a fun, playful experience
  • Praise effort, not just correct answers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping bears in a line, understanding 'taking away' concept

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to count remaining objects accurately

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional subtraction worksheets
  • Practice subtraction during daily routines like setting the table

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

Continue to Day 75 →Back to Math