Lesson Plan
Subtracting Numbers
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Students will be able to solve subtraction problems using numbers 0-10.
Introduction
(10 minutes)
- Gather students together for the lesson and introduce the topic using the read-aloud text, Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins.
- As you read, emphasize the subtracting or removal of each apple from the tree.
- Conclude the read aloud by saying, "Today we are going to learn even more about subtracting or taking something away from something else!"
Beginning
- Review numbers 1–10 using songs or chants.
Intermediate
- Practice counting from 1–10 using a number line.