Subtraction Action

Last week, we talked about the concept of subtraction. Subtraction can be difficult for little first graders, especially the just turned 6 years old, to understand subtraction so I tried to find different ways to go about it. I read some books to the class:

We watched the video and sang the song Five Little Ducks.

We talked about how subtraction means to take away or separate a whole into parts. I created an anchor chart about subtraction sentences. (Thank you pinterest!)

Some other supplemental activities we did were (all ideas found on pinterest):

Ways to Break 6, 7, 8, and 9

Subtraction Stories

The students haven't turned theirs in yet so no student examples. 

Click on the thumbnail if you want to download the template. Please leave a comment if you do!

NOW, a sneak peak of what's happening this week. We are going to be learning about bats!

P.S. Does anybody know how to get rid of the white frames around the pictures? Thanks!