Adding and Subtracting

Addition is putting numbers together, and subtraction is taking them apart. These two skills are the building blocks for all math!

Addition Facts

Addition means combining two or more numbers to find their total. You can use objects, draw pictures, or use your fingers to add.

Subtraction Facts

Subtraction means taking some away to see what's left. It’s like eating 3 out of 5 pieces of candy and finding out how many you have left.

Strategies

• Count on or count back.
• Use number lines.
• Break larger numbers into smaller parts (like 10 + 7 = 17).

Real-World Connection

When you share snacks with friends or count how many stickers you have after giving some away, you’re adding and subtracting!