Fun with Subtraction: A Maths Adventure!
Welcome to the Subtraction Journey!
Hello, Superstars of Mathematics! 🌟 Today, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure into the world of subtraction. Are you ready to add some fun to your learning?
The Magical Subtraction Story
To kick off our lesson, let’s gather around and listen to a magical story that will help us understand subtraction.
Once upon a time in a sunny land called Numberville, there was a friendly dragon named Desmond. Desmond loved to collect shiny, glittering gems. One beautiful day, he found 10 sparkling gems in the forest.
Desmond was so happy! But oh no! While he was playing, he accidentally dropped 3 gems while dancing. How many gems did he have left?
Your Task:
Now, Superstars, let's help Desmond figure it out!
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Count the gems Desmond had at the start.
How many gems did Desmond start with? 10 gems! -
Count how many gems fell on the ground.
How many gems did he drop? 3 gems! -
Now, let’s help Desmond do the magic of subtraction!
We will use our fingers or little counters to see how many gems are left!
Let’s Subtract Together!
Perform the subtraction together with the class:
- 10 (original gems) - 3 (dropped gems) = ?
Encourage the students to shout out the answer:
What is 10 - 3? That’s right, it’s 7! Desmond has 7 gems left!
Activity Time!
Now that we’ve helped our friend Desmond, it’s your turn to practice!
- Grab some counters or use your fingers to create your own subtraction stories.
- Work with a partner and come up with a story where one character has to subtract something precious!
Wrap Up
Let’s gather back together and share our stories! By the end of today, we’ll all be subtraction wizards, just like Desmond!
Get ready to help Desmond on his next adventure! Let’s go! 🎉