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Visual Subtraction Fun

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Visual Subtraction Fun

Children using bar models for math

📊 Part 1: Bar Model Stories

Read each story. Draw a bar model to solve. Write the subtraction equation.

1. Maya had 12 stickers. She gave 5 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Maya have left?

Subtraction equation: _____ - _____ = _____

2. There were 15 birds in a tree. 7 birds flew away. How many birds are still in the tree?

Subtraction equation: _____ - _____ = _____

3. David has 18 marbles. He lost 6 marbles at recess. How many marbles does David have now?

Subtraction equation: _____ - _____ = _____

🔗 Part 2: Number Bonds Practice

Complete the number bonds. Remember: Whole = Part + Part

4. Complete these number bonds for subtraction:

Whole: 14 Part: 9 Missing Part: _____

14 - 9 = _____

5. Complete these number bonds for subtraction:

Whole: 20 Part: 12 Missing Part: _____

20 - 12 = _____

6. Look at this subtraction: 16 - 7 = 9

Whole: _____ Part: _____ Part: _____

🎯 Part 3: Quick Subtraction Practice

Solve these subtraction problems. You can draw pictures or use number bonds to help!

7. Circle the correct answer:

13 - 8 = ?

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8. Circle the correct answer:

17 - 9 = ?

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9. Write your own subtraction story problem using numbers up to 20:
10. Reflection: How is subtraction like sharing with others? How does God help us when we give things away?

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