Make Learning Fun: Engaging Addition and Subtraction Activities for Ages 4-6

Introducing young learners to the world of numbers can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! By incorporating hands-on activities, games, and engaging worksheets, you can transform math concepts into exciting adventures for ages 4-6.

Addition & Subtraction Activity Book for Ages 6-7 (Year 2)

by CGP Books

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14843 KB
Print length	:	33 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE

Counting and Number Recognition Activities

• Number Line Hop: Draw a number line from 0 to 10 on the floor. Have children take turns rolling a die and hopping forward that many spaces. Encourage them to count out loud as they hop.
• Number Matching Memory: Create a set of cards with numbers written on them. Turn the cards upside down and mix them up. Have children take turns flipping over two cards at a time to try and match the numbers.
• Number Hunt: Hide numbered objects around the room. Give children a list of numbers to find. As they find each object, have them identify the number.

Addition Activities

• Counting Bears Addition: Use a set of counting bears and a muffin tin. Have children put a certain number of bears in each muffin cup. Then, encourage them to add more bears and count the total.
• Lego Block Tower Addition: Build two Lego block towers with different numbers of blocks. Have children add the number of blocks in each tower to find the total height.
• Apple Addition: Cut out apple shapes from paper. Write numbers on the apples. Have children glue the apples together to create different addition combinations.

Subtraction Activities

• Take Away Train: Create a train engine out of cardboard. Write a number on the engine. Have children take turns pulling toy trains away from the engine and subtracting the number on each train from the number on the engine.
• Fruit Basket Subtraction: Use a basket of fruit. Write numbers on pieces of tape. Tape the numbers to the fruit. Have children take turns removing pieces of fruit and subtracting the number on the tape from the total number of pieces in the basket.
• Cone Subtraction: Fill ice cream cones with pom-poms. Write numbers on the cones. Have children remove pom-poms and subtract the number removed from the number on the cone.

Addition and Subtraction Worksheets

In addition to hands-on activities and games, you can also supplement your child's learning with engaging worksheets. Here are a few to try:

• Addition Worksheet 1
• Subtraction Worksheet 1
• Addition and Subtraction Worksheet 1

Tips for Success

* Make it hands-on: Young learners learn best through concrete experiences. Incorporate as many hands-on activities as possible. * Keep it short and sweet: Math activities should be short and engaging to maintain attention. * Make it fun: Learning should be enjoyable! Incorporate games, songs, and laughter into your lessons. * Be patient: Every child learns at their own pace. Be patient and provide plenty of support and encouragement. * Celebrate successes: Acknowledge and celebrate your child's progress, no matter how small.

By implementing these engaging activities and worksheets, you can make learning addition and subtraction a fun and rewarding experience for ages 4-6. Happy learning!

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Addition & Subtraction Activity Book for Ages 6-7 (Year 2)

by CGP Books

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14843 KB
Print length	:	33 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE