Subtraction Games

We have been working hard on subtraction.  The students are using a variety of strategies to solve subtraction problems. The students really understand the process of subtraction, we are just needing a lot of practice to become fluent.  In class, we have played several different subtraction games.

This game added some active movement to subtraction.  Each player had 10 counters.  They had to toss a bean bag onto a number and then subtract that many.  The students could have subtracted for hours with this game!

 In this "Falling for Subtraction" game, students sorted subtraction equations under the correct number.  The students thought they were super fancy recording the equations on the whiteboard as well.

Of course, the students also practiced with partner games and in their math journals.  We also checked out the Chromebook Lab to practice with some online games.  The list below is linked if you would like to continue the learning at home.

1. Subtraction Harvest

2. Balloon Pop

3.  Bowling

4. Minus Mission

5. Fruit Shoot

If you are looking for apps, the kids love Math Bingo for addition and subtraction practice.  Another great app is Subtract and Add to 10.  This app works on addition, subtracting, and missing addend problems.