A step-by-step, picture-based guide to how subtraction works — for kids ages 4–7 who are just learning to subtract.
When we subtract, we take some away!
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= 3 left5 apples. 2 get taken away.
Try an example!
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= 3 left5 apples. 2 get taken away.
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How to subtract — step by step
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Count how many you start with
There are 5 apples to start.
2️⃣
Take some away
2 apples get taken away.
3️⃣
Count what's left!
5 − 2 = 3 apples left!