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What topic	Disappearing train
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: The Disappearing Train

Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Disappearing Train

Objective

Students will understand the concept of subtraction by exploring the idea of a train that disappears as it moves away from the station.

Materials Needed

• Toy train or pictures of trains
• A number line (0-10)
• Counting blocks or counters (10 per student)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for homework

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever seen a train or heard a train sound. Show them the toy train or pictures.
2. Introduce the story of the “Disappearing Train.” Explain that today they will learn how trains can "disappear" as they move away by taking away some cars.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Using the toy train, demonstrate how to represent a number of train cars. For instance, if you have 5 train cars, show them the complete train.
2. Explain that when the train leaves the station, some train cars go away. Use the counting blocks to represent this.
3. Demonstrate subtraction visually:
   • Start with 5 train cars (display using blocks).
   • Say, “If the train leaves with 5 cars and 2 cars go away, how many cars are left?”
   • Physically remove 2 blocks and count the remaining blocks with the students (5 - 2 = 3).

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Give each student 10 counting blocks.
2. Have the students create their own train of 10 cars.
3. Call out subtraction problems:
   • “If 3 cars go away, how many are left?”
   • Have them count down and remove blocks.
4. Walk around and assist students as needed, ensuring they verbalize their thought process.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Pass out a worksheet with images of trains showing different numbers of cars. One side should have the cars and the other side should have a question asking how many cars disappear.
2. Students will complete the worksheet by writing the subtraction sentence and drawing or counting how many cars are left.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Recap what they learned about subtraction with the disappearing train. Emphasize the idea of taking away.
2. Set homework.

Homework

Task: Complete the following problems at home:

1. If a train starts with 6 cars and 2 cars disappear, how many cars are left?
2. If a train starts with 8 cars and 5 cars disappear, how many cars are left?
3. Draw a train with 5 cars, and then cross out 3 cars. How many cars are still there?

Correct Answers:

1. 6 - 2 = 4 (4 cars left)
2. 8 - 5 = 3 (3 cars left)
3. 5 - 3 = 2 (2 cars left)

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This lesson plan utilizes a playful theme which allows young students to grasp basic subtraction concepts while engaging their imagination!