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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Subtraction
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Exciting Start to Our Subtraction Lesson!

Introduction: The Magical World of Subtraction

🎉 Welcome to our Maths Adventure, Year 1 Superstars! 🎉

Today, we are going to embark on an exciting journey into the magical world of subtraction! But before we dive in, let’s gather around for a fun little story that will help us understand what subtraction is all about.

Story Time: The Case of the Missing Apples 🍏🍏🍏🍏

Once upon a time, in a sunny orchard, there lived a friendly farmer named Mr. Green. Mr. Green loved to pick apples from his trees. One bright morning, he decided to pick 5 shiny green apples from his favourite tree.

👉 Here’s the question for you: If Mr. Green takes 2 apples to his house to share with his family, how many apples does he have left in the orchard?

5 apples – 2 apples = ?

Activity: Let’s Solve It Together!

Now, let's solve the mystery together!

Materials Needed:

• Apple Cutouts: You can use paper apples or any small red objects (like blocks) to represent apples.
• Your Imagination: Think about Mr. Green and his apples!

Steps:

1. Count Out 5 Apples: Gather 5 apple cutouts or blocks.
2. Take Away 2 Apples: Pretend to take 2 apples away to give to friends.
3. Count What’s Left: Count how many apples remain with you.

Conclusion: What Did We Discover?

After we count, we’ll come back together and share our answers.

📢 Remember, subtraction helps us find out what is left when we take some away! Today, we will practice this with more fun games and activities!

Are you ready to become subtraction superheroes? Let’s go! 🌟