Learn and PlayAges 4–5
Take Away the Objects
Count the objects, then take some away and tap the number that shows how many are left.
About this activity
Take Away the Objects is an early subtraction activity for children ages 4–5. Children start with a group of objects, remove some of them, and determine how many remain. They then choose the numeral that represents the remaining quantity. The activity develops understanding of subtraction as taking away, counting, numeral recognition, and matching quantities to numerals.
Skills practiced
Subtraction by taking away, Counting, Numeral recognition, Quantity-to-numeral matching
Tips For Parents
Encourage your child to count the objects that remain aloud before choosing the numeral that shows how many are left.
About this activity
Take Away the Objects is an early subtraction activity for children ages 4–5. Children start with a group of objects, remove some of them, and determine how many remain. They then choose the numeral that represents the remaining quantity. The activity develops understanding of subtraction as taking away, counting, numeral recognition, and matching quantities to numerals.
Skills practiced
Subtraction by taking away, Counting, Numeral recognition, Quantity-to-numeral matching
Tips For Parents
Encourage your child to count the objects that remain aloud before choosing the numeral that shows how many are left.
