Subtraction Math Centers

Subtraction Math Centers

 

This past week in my B.U.I.L.D. Math centers I wanted to reinforce subtraction skills. Here is a look at the subtraction centers I had the students participate in this week!

 

Domino Subtraction

Students pick a domino out of the basket and create a subtraction problem. I also include number lines so the students have a tool to help them subtract.

 

 

 

Missing Teeth

The students have the image which is inside a sheet protector. The image character has 10 teeth. The student rolls the dice and colors out that many teeth. Then they write a subtraction sentence. This was perfect for my class .... we have several BIG KID 1st Graders losing teeth right now!

 

First to 20

The students work with a partner. They each have the dot card and 20 clothespins. They roll the dice and then put that many clothespins on their dot card. After each turn they have to read the "Talk Card" which says: I have _______. I need _______ more to get to 20.

 

Subtraction Color By Code

The students solve the subtraction problems and then color the page appropriately. If they do it correctly they will see the mystery picture at the end!

 

Let's Play War

Ok this is not a subtraction game, but it is having the students practicing how to identify the greater number (or you could play using the smaller number).

The students work with a partner. They have a deck of cards. They each take a card off the top and reveal their cards to each other. The person with the highest card wins and keeps both cards!

 

Let's Make Big Numbers

This game is like the "War" game above, but there is a SPIN!

The student have little number cards in a Ziploc bag. Each student picks two number cards. They use those cards to make a double digit number. They reveal their number to their partner and the highest number wins! SO if they pull out a 2 and a 5 they can create the number 25 or the number 52! Of course they quickly caught on that the best way to win was to always make the biggest number!

 

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