I have another math warm up for you to help your students build a conceptual understanding of difference for subtraction and counting-on for addition.
You can use the caterpillar pieces from the giant classroom number line, printed at 6-to-a-page. Alternatively you can use a set of number tiles or cards!
You'll also need some counters or math blocks and a small group table or learning space.
Caterpillar Difference
- take two cards at random from a selection of number cards (e.g. cards 1-10)
- challenge students to find the smallest number and put this first (comparing numbers)
- ask them to put the other number down on the table, with space in between
- provide counters or pattern blocks and ask students to show the difference between the numbers by counting from (or back) from one number to the other
- talk about the numbers - counting forwards and backward
- there is no winner just lots of counting fun!
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