Bugs Away

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling

• Now you can use the ladybug or turtle cutouts to demonstrate how the numbers go down.
• Practice counting backwards with the students from 10-0.
• Take out the worksheet and read the instructions on it.
• Explain how to cross out the correct number of bugs to get the answer.
• Write the answer in the blank space provided after the subtraction problem.

Guided Practice

• Allow the children to work in a group with help from you.
• Place your students in small groups, and hand each group one set of the cutouts.
• Show them how to lay down the cutouts, count, and then take away a few and count again.
• Provide a copy of the worksheet inside a sheet protector and a dry erase marker.
• Help the students do the worksheet in a group and write their answers on the sheet protector with the dry erase marker.

Independent working time

• Once the students have done the activity, collect all the material.
• Give each student a copy of the worksheet and ask them to take out their pencils and crayons.
• Do a quick review of the directions to complete the worksheet.
• Encourage them to start doing their worksheet independently.
• Provide assistance and support when needed.