There are 6 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Taking away and subtraction, you may find related items under Early Years Foundation Stage.
Broad Topics > Early Years Foundation Stage > Taking away and subtraction
Two Halves
Age 3 to 5
This task provides children with the opportunity to investigate halving different shapes and check that they have made two halves.
The Box Game
Age 3 to 5
In this game, children will use their addition and subtraction skills to keep track of the number of toys hidden inside a box when toys are added in or taken out.
Shopping - Pirate Poundland
Age 3 to 5
In the pirate pound shop, children can practise their counting skills by choosing ten items to spend their ten pounds on.
Number Rhymes
Age 3 to 5
In this activity, the rhyme 'Ten Green Bottles' is used to encourage children to count backwards to work out how many bottles are left.
Paths
Age 3 to 5
By making 'paths' out of different materials and discussing these, children will develop their shape and space language in this activity.
Tidying
Age 3 to 5
When tidying away toys in this activity, children will use their counting skills to check that all the toys are in the box.
