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Subtraction Within 10: Take Away and Think Addition
Act it out, hop back, and use addition to solve subtraction
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About this resource
A complete first-week lesson on subtraction within 10 that connects take-away stories, number-line hops, and the idea that subtraction is a missing-addend problem.
Children act out stories with counters, cross out pictures, hop back on a number line, and use addition to solve subtraction. Fact families, a partner game, and an exit ticket finish the lesson.
The Teacher Guide shows what to say, what to watch for, and how to help every child move forward.
Why teachers use it
- Builds meaning for subtraction before memorizing facts
- Connects subtraction to addition with number bonds and fact families
- Story problems, pictures, and number lines in one lesson
- Partner game for practice
- Exit ticket and next-step guide
Questions
What grade is this for?
Kindergarten and first grade (K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.2, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.6).
Is it a good follow-up to the number bonds lesson?
Yes. It builds on number bonds and fact families, and works well directly after CubbyGo’s Addition Within 10 lesson.
What materials do I need?
Counters, a cup per pair, and crayons.
What’s inside
- Teacher Guide
- Page 1: Cross out and count
- Page 2: Hop back on the number line
- Page 3: Think addition with bonds
- Page 4: Story problems
- Page 5: Subtract and check
- Page 6: Match and explain
- Page 7: Fact families
- Page 8: Take It Away game
- Page 9: Exit ticket
- Answer key and standards page
Standards
Always check your own state and district standards. These are the common standards this resource was written against.
