Do At Home Math - Grades K-2
Addition and Subtraction |
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Day 1 Put rocks or other counters in 2 piles. Count each pile and put together to count them all. Write a problem and the answer ( e.g., 3 + 2 = 5 or |
Day 2 Put two coins down (start with pennies) and count (add) the value of the coins. Add nickels, dimes, etc. Add more coins to practice. |
Day 3 Take away coins from groups of coins that you have added to practice subtraction. |
Day 4 Discuss the difference between addition and subtraction. Help your child understand that addition is joining groups and subtraction is removing a part of a group. Show examples with counters first and then write problems. |
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Day 6
Write the facts after you have practiced with counters. |
Day 7 Roll 2 dice (with dots) and count the answer. Write your answers and look for a pattern. Which set of numbers come up the most? |
Day 8 Make up an addition magic square. Have your child add across and down and find the number that belongs in the circle. For example: |
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Day 9 Help your child understand that the order of numbers in addition doesn't matter (e.g., 3 + 2 = 2 + 3). If you know one answer, the other answer (inverse) is also the same. |
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Day 11 Play a subtraction game. Put 8 counters in your hand. Put your hands behind your back and take 2 out. Show the child the 6. Ask "How many counters did I take away?" Show the counters in your other hand to verify. Write the problem. Take turns with your child, that way you each can guess. |
Day 12 Read "Ten Bears in My Bed" by Stan Mack, or sing "10 Little Monkeys." As each one falls off, use counters to show subtraction (e.g., 10 - 1 = 9, 9 - 1 = 8, etc.) Write the problems. |
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Day 13 Throw 2 dice and add the numbers. Write the problems. Make a list of your problems. Write subtraction problems subtracting the smaller number from the larger number. |
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Day 18 Divide a small package of M & M's into four groups by color. Arrange from the smallest group to the largest group. Add the groups. Rearrange the groups and add. Is the answer the same? Use other counters to reinforce the skill. Don't forget to eat the M & M's! |
Day 19 Find numbers in the newspaper. Cut them out and paste them down. Add them together. Make a scrapbook of problems. Create a book for subtraction facts also. |
Day 20 Look at a pizza. Count the individual items (e.g. 9 pepperoni, 8 mushroom slices, 5 pieces of pineapple). Add them to find the total number of items on the pizza. |
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Day 21 Find a license plate on a car. Add the numbers to find a total. Practice on many license plates. Write them down and use counters if necessary. Start to add in your head and count on from the first number when you have mastered the task. |
Day 22 Clip coupons in the paper. Have your child subtract from the regular price of the item to find out how much money you saved by using coupons. |
Day 23 Look at a dollar bill. Add all the numbers in the serial number. Write them first. Practice adding in your head when you know your facts. Compare your answers to find the greatest or least. Put them in order from smallest to largest. |
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Day 25 Look at the clock. Ask your child what time will it be in 3 hours. What time was it 2 hours ago? etc. Practice adding and subtracting in your head. |
Day 26 Play a game with your child using a deck of number cards, deal out 2 cards. Add the numbers together. Compare. Whoever has the greatest number wins those cards. Keep playing until all the cards are gone. Count to find out who has the most cards. Deal out more cards as your child learns math facts. |
Day 27 Look for numbers in the telephone book. Add the numbers to find a total. Practice. |
Day 28 Count the number of yellow cars you see on the way to the store. Count the number of white cars you see on your way home. Subtract to find out how many more of one colored car you saw compared to the other.
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