Introduction:

Subtraction is like taking things away. If you have some cookies and you give a few away, how many are left? Subtraction helps us find out!

Simple Explanation:

What is Subtraction?

Subtraction is finding out how many things are left when you take some away from a group.

It's like removing some things from a bunch and seeing what's left.

Example:

With Objects:

Suppose you have 5 balloons and 2 fly away. How many balloons are left?

You count the remaining balloons: 5 balloons - 2 balloons = 3 balloons.

So, 5 - 2 equals 3.

Using Fingers:

Hold up 5 fingers and then put 2 of them down.

Count the fingers still up.

There are 3 fingers up. That means 5 - 2 is 3.

Key Points to Remember:

The minus sign (-) means you subtract.

The answer in subtraction is called the difference.

Start with the bigger number and take away the smaller number.

Activity:

Use items like pencils or blocks for practice.

Start with a bigger number of items.

Then take away a smaller number and count what's left.

Extra Tip:

Draw a story! Maybe 5 ducks are in a pond and 2 swim away. How many ducks are still in the pond?