Kindergarten Subtraction Lesson Plan

Kindergarten Math Review Lesson: Subtraction

Subtraction | Review Lesson

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Kindergarten Math Review Lesson: Subtraction
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Kindergarten Math Review Lesson: Subtraction

Subtraction | Review Lesson

GradeKindergarten
SubjectMathematics
TopicSubtraction
Duration60 Minutes
Lesson TypeReview Lesson
DifficultyMedium

Lesson Overview

Students review subtraction as taking away using hands-on objects, pictures, and simple number stories. The lesson focuses on understanding what subtraction means, modeling it with manipulatives, and practicing with teacher-guided and independent activities.

Learning Objectives

  • Model subtraction as taking away using objects and pictures.
  • Solve simple subtraction problems within 10 with support.
  • Use subtraction vocabulary such as take away, minus, and left.
  • Explain thinking using words, numbers, or manipulatives.

Materials Needed

  • Counters, cubes, or linking cubes
  • Small paper plates or mats
  • Picture cards or story mats
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Number cards 0-10
  • Crayons and pencils
  • Subtraction worksheet or recording sheet

Vocabulary

TermDefinition
SubtractionTaking away from a group to find how many are left.
Take awayTo remove some objects from a group.
LeftHow many are still there after some are taken away.
MinusA math sign used in subtraction problems.

Lesson Sequence

Warm-Up: Counting and Review10 minutes
Teacher Actions

Lead the class in counting to 10 and back to 0. Review that subtraction means taking away. Model one easy example with counters, such as 5 counters - take away 2 = 3.

Student Actions

Count aloud with the teacher, watch the model, and answer questions about how many are left.

Guided Practice: Hands-On Subtraction15 minutes
Teacher Actions

Give each child counters and a mat. Present simple subtraction problems with objects, such as 6 - 1, 5 - 2, and 4 - 1. Model how to push some counters aside and count what remains.

Student Actions

Use counters to solve each problem, count what is left, and respond with the answer.

Small Group/Partner Practice: Picture Stories15 minutes
Teacher Actions

Show subtraction picture cards or tell short story problems, such as 'Three birds were on a branch. One flew away. How many are left?' Support students in acting out or drawing the story.

Student Actions

Work with a partner to act out, draw, or use counters to solve each story problem.

Independent Practice: Simple Review Sheet10 minutes
Teacher Actions

Provide a short review sheet with picture subtraction problems or number sentences using numbers within 10. Circulate and assist as needed.

Student Actions

Complete the worksheet by crossing out objects, drawing circles, or writing answers.

Closure: Share and Review10 minutes
Teacher Actions

Bring the class together and ask volunteers to show one subtraction problem using counters or explain how they found the answer. Review the words take away and left.

Student Actions

Share answers, explain thinking, and join the class review.

Support

  • Use objects and pictures before asking students to solve problems with numbers alone.
  • Limit problems to numbers within 5 for students who need more support.
  • Provide sentence frames such as 'I took away __. __ are left.'
  • Pair students with a helpful partner for guided practice.

Challenge

  • Ask students to create their own subtraction story problem.
  • Use subtraction within 10 for students ready for a greater challenge.
  • Invite students to write the number sentence after modeling with objects.
  • Ask students to explain two ways to solve the same problem.

Checks for Understanding

  • Observe whether students can remove the correct number of objects.
  • Listen for correct use of subtraction vocabulary during partner and whole-group discussion.
  • Check student work on the review sheet for accurate counting and answers.
  • Ask quick oral questions such as 'How many are left?' and 'What did we take away?'

Closure

Review that subtraction means taking away and finding how many are left. Celebrate students' effort and ask them to show subtraction with their fingers or counters one last time.

Homework

Send home 3 simple picture subtraction problems for practice with a family member, such as crossing out objects and saying how many are left.

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