What Does Subtracting 4 Mean?
Subtracting 4 means we're taking away 4 from a number.
Imagine you have some cookies, and you give 4 to your friend. How many do you have left? That's subtracting 4!
How to Subtract 4
1️⃣ Start with your number (like 7)
2️⃣ Count back 4 numbers (6, 5, 4, 3)
3️⃣ Land on your answer (3)!
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: 9 - 4 = ?
Let's use a number line to help!
9
8
7
6
5
Start at 9 and count back 4: 8, 7, 6, 5
9 - 4 = 5 🎉 Great job!
Example 2: 12 - 4 = ?
Let's try another one!
12
11
10
9
8
Start at 12 and count back 4: 11, 10, 9, 8
12 - 4 = 8 🌟 You're amazing!
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects: Have your child subtract 4 using small toys, buttons, or snacks to make it tangible.
- Count backwards: Practice counting backwards from different numbers to build subtraction skills.
- Make it a game: Play "subtraction hopscotch" where they jump back 4 spaces from a starting number.