Beginning to Subtract - PowerPoint

In an engaging and interactive presentation designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) mathematics, children are introduced to the concept of subtraction. The presentation, titled "Let's Take Away," aims to help young learners grasp the basic idea of taking away from a group to create a smaller group. Through a series of visual aids and practical examples, such as counting and removing apples from a group, the children learn that subtraction results in a decrease in quantity. The focus of the lesson is to practice subtraction by taking groups apart, which is illustrated with clear and simple examples using familiar objects like fruit.

The PowerPoint presentation further reinforces the concept of subtraction by providing a short video to explain the process, followed by interactive slides where children can count and subtract items such as apples, pineapples, strawberries, and other fruits. Worksheets accompanying the presentation prompt the children to take away a specific number of items and determine how many are left, enhancing their understanding of subtraction through hands-on activity. The lesson also introduces subtraction sentences, teaching children the symbols for subtraction and equals, and how to complete these sentences by counting stars. The presentation concludes with subtraction word problems and a colouring page, offering a variety of ways for children to engage with the concept of beginning to subtract.