➕ What Is Addition?
Addition means putting things together to find out how many there are altogether.
- When we add, the number gets bigger.
- We can use toys, fingers, blocks, or pictures to help us add
➖ What Is Subtraction?
Subtraction means taking something away to find out how many are left.
- When we subtract, the number gets smaller.
- We can use objects, drawings, or fingers to help us see what is taken away
🎈 Helpful Tips for Children
- Use real objects (buttons, blocks, snacks) to make it fun.
- Say the number stories out loud:
- “I had 3… I got 2 more… now I have 5.”
- “I had 5… I gave away 1… now I have 4.”
- Draw circles, dots, or pictures to show the numbers.
- Remember:
- Addition = putting together
- Subtraction = taking away
