Take-Away Twisters
How does subtraction work? Count on Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils to help you figure it out!
1. Find about 10 objects, such as balls, paper cups, or stuffed animals. Point to each object and count how many you found. Now take one of the objects away. How many do you think are left? Count them again. Take away two items next. How many are left now? Count to find out. You're doing subtraction!
2. Show what you're doing with these number ideas using pictures on paper. With Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils draw at least 10 things. Count how many you made. Write down that numeral. Ask someone for help if you're still learning how to write numerals.
3. Erase one or more of your pictures with your Colored Pencil eraser. How many things do you think are left now? Write down that number. Does your answer make sense? Count your objects to find out how many are left. Write down that number, too. Do the numbers match?
4. When you can accurately figure out how many are left each time, ask someone to show you how to write number sentences. Number sentences use symbols to show the operations you can do, such as 7 - 1 = 6.
5. Continue erasing your drawings until there are no objects left. Or keep drawing new things and erasing others. Subtract 1, 2, 5, or more items. Isn't subtraction fun?
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Ring Around the Picnic
Family Fishing Tradition
Sky-High Color Stand-Ups
