Counting and Subtracting Double-Digit Numbers

Grade: 1

Subtraction Safari - Counting with Fruits and Veggies

Hello, little explorers of subtraction! Welcome to the "Subtraction Safari" worksheet, where we'll embark on a journey through the jungle of numbers using some delightful and colorful fruits and veggies – olives, bananas, carrots, and pineapples. Get ready to subtract your way through this exciting safari and strengthen your math skills!

Why Counting for Subtraction?

Counting is like a treasure map that helps us find the hidden differences between numbers. For grade 1 kids, learning to subtract double-digit numbers from single-digit numbers through counting is an adventurous way to understand the concept of taking away or finding the difference. This worksheet uses familiar and tasty items to make subtraction both accessible and enjoyable.

How does this worksheet help?

Concrete Understanding: Each question presents two groups of familiar fruits and veggies. Counting these tangible items helps kids develop a concrete understanding of subtraction. They can see the quantity being taken away or subtracted.
Visual and Tactile Learning: The vibrant colors of olives, bananas, carrots, and pineapples engage both visual and tactile senses. Associating numbers with these appealing objects makes the learning experience more memorable and enjoyable.
Building Counting Skills: By counting the objects in each group and then subtracting one count from the other, kids strengthen their counting skills. This process of counting each group individually and then finding the difference builds a solid foundation for more advanced subtraction concepts.
Practical Application: The inclusion of everyday fruits and veggies makes subtraction relatable to real-life scenarios. Kids can connect the abstract idea of subtraction to something they encounter regularly, enhancing the practical application of mathematical concepts.

How to use this worksheet:

For each question, count the number of olives, bananas, carrots, and pineapples in each group. Then, subtract the smaller count from the larger count to find the difference. Each group of fruits and veggies represents a number, and by counting them, you can discover the difference when you subtract one from the other. Let's use our counting skills to solve these subtraction challenges on our Subtraction Safari!

So, grab your counting hats and get ready to subtract with the help of some delicious fruits and veggies. Let the Subtraction Safari adventure begin!