What Does Subtracting 2 Mean?
Subtracting 2 means we're taking away 2 from a number.
Imagine you have some cookies, and you give 2 to your friend. How many do you have left? That's subtracting 2!
How to Subtract 2
1️⃣ Start with your number (like 5)
2️⃣ Count back 2 numbers (4, 3)
3️⃣ You've got it! 5 - 2 = 3
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Apple Subtraction
You have 7 apples. You eat 2 apples. How many are left?
7
6
5
Count back 2 from 7: 6, 5
7 - 2 = 5 apples left! 🎉
Example 2: Toy Cars
There are 9 toy cars in the box. You take out 2 cars to play with. How many stay in the box?
9
8
7
Count back 2 from 9: 8, 7
9 - 2 = 7 cars stay in the box! 🚗💨
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects: Have your child physically remove 2 items from a group to understand subtraction.
- Count backwards: Practice counting down from different numbers to build subtraction skills.
- Make it fun: Play "subtraction hopscotch" where they jump back 2 spaces from different numbers.