You see a group of pictures. Some of them are crossed out.
The crossed-out pictures are taken away.
Count how many pictures are left.
The filled-in example next to it shows the minus task.
Example
What does this exercise practice?
The task makes the minus sign clear: taking away means an amount becomes smaller.
Common pitfalls
Children often count all the pictures instead of just the ones left. Important: the crossed-out pictures no longer belong to it.
How to practice at home
Lay out five gummy bears, eat two of them and ask how many are left. That makes taking away easy to experience.
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