Subtraction with pictures — Nursery and KG maths

How to teach it

Take away and count what is left — “cover the ones that go away with your finger, then count the rest”

1. Count how many there are at the start: 4.
2. Cover the ones that go away with your finger: 1.
3. Count what is left: 3. So 4 − 1 = 3.

Use it for: Sharing, giving away and eating sweets — and getting ready for subtraction in Class 1.

Worked example: There are 4 balloons. 1 flies away. How many balloons are left? 🎈🎈🎈🎈 → 3

✏️ Practice

Grown-ups: read the question aloud (or tap 🔊), let your child count the pictures with a finger, then tap the answer together.

🏁 Lesson 20 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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🖨️ UKG Subtraction Worksheet with Pictures

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)