This worksheet is perfect for helping young learners practice addition and subtraction word problems in kindergarten. It breaks down each problem into simple, clear steps, making it easy for children to understand and solve. Teachers can use this worksheet to guide students through strategies such as drawing pictures, using ten frames, following number lines, and breaking down problems with number bonds. These strategies make learning math engaging and effective for young students.
How to use this worksheet:
Ask the child to read the problem: “There were 4 crayons in a box, but 2 were taken out. How many crayons are left in the box?” Ensure that they understand it. Discuss the key elements of the problem. There were 4 crayons, and 2 were taken out. Explain that these pieces of information will help in solving the problem.
Choose one or more strategies to solve the problem.
Draw a picture:
Ask the child to draw a picture representing the problem in the designated box. For example, they can draw 4 crayons in the box and then cross out 2 to show the ones that were taken out.
Use a ten-frame:
Guide the child to represent the problem using the ten frame. Ask the child to fill in 4 boxes for the crayons in the box, then cross out 2 boxes to represent the crayons that were taken out.
Follow the number line:
Show the child how to use the number line to solve the problem. Start at number 4 (representing the crayons in the box). Move 2 steps to the left, landing on number 2.
Deeper engagement with the problem.
Use number bonds:
Ask the child to break down the problem using number bonds. The number bond will show the number 4 split into 2 (crayons left in the box) and 2 (crayons taken out). Answer: The number bond should have 4 as the whole, with 2 and 2 as the parts.
Write the sentence:
Have the child write a complete math sentence that answers the word problem in the provided space. Answer: 4-2=2.
This worksheet is a valuable resource for practicing addition and subtraction word problems in kindergarten. It’s an essential tool for any classroom, helping students build strong math skills in a fun and approachable way. Download this worksheet today to support your students’ success in math!
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