A Few to Give Away

For the grown-up

Count the four tokens in the example. One is crossed out, so three remain: 4 minus 1 equals 3.

For each new row, count the starting tokens, read how many to take away, then cross out or cover that many. Count only the tokens left and choose the matching number.

Your child can point to the tokens to remove while you cover them with paper. Pencil marks are optional.

Answers: 5 take away 2 leaves 3 (middle); 7 take away 3 leaves 4 (left); 6 take away 1 leaves 5 (right).

A grown-up reads along. Try one activity at a time, and stop whenever your child needs a break. These are invitations to practise together, not tests.