Subtraction Activity — Washing Day with Jack and Jade (Reception)

Author: Amy Hollows

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Children can practise subtraction with this fun activity. Create a washing line and challenge children to take it in turns to pick up a subtraction card. They must read the first number in the number sentence and hang this many socks on the washing line, then read the rest of the sentence and take off the number of socks specified. How many socks are left?

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  • Key Stage: Early Years
  • Subject: Maths
  • Topic: Addition and Subtraction
  • Topic Group:Calculations
  • Year(s): Reception
  • Media Type: PDF
  • Resource Type: Activities & Games
  • Last Updated: 02/01/2024
  • Resource Code: M0WAT125

Related Topics:

Calculations
Addition
Subtraction
Number Bonds

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