5+ Best Adding & Subtracting Book Ever
#1 in Kumon Writing Workbooks Series
What’s inside...
A comprehensive workbook designed to help young learners master essential math skills through interactive and engaging activities, including wipe-clean exercises and lift-the-flap answers.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of learning about adding and subtracting in the book?
Can you explain how the characters solved a math problem using addition or subtraction?
How do you think learning these math skills will help you in everyday life?
If you could create your own math adventure, what problem would you want to solve and how?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use relatable examples from daily life to illustrate adding and subtracting, such as using snacks or toys.
Praise your child's efforts in solving math problems, emphasizing the process over just the correct answers.
Encourage your child to explain their thought process. This deepens understanding and boosts confidence.
Connect the story's themes or characters with your child’s experiences to make the content more relevant and enjoyable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Basic Math Concepts
Explanation: The book introduces adding and subtracting through fun and relatable scenarios, helping children to grasp these essential math concepts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills in everyday activities like counting items during shopping or dividing treats among friends.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Each page presents a new problem to solve, encouraging children to think critically and find solutions using addition or subtraction.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to tackle challenges they face in school or in play by breaking them down into manageable steps.
Example Lesson: Building Confidence with Numbers
Explanation: By mastering early math skills, children grow more confident in their abilities, which is reinforced through positive feedback mechanisms in the book.
Real-World Application: Boosted confidence can lead to better participation in class, especially in math-related activities.
Example Lesson: Importance of Practice
Explanation: The book emphasizes the role of practice in mastering math skills, using repetitive yet engaging exercises.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of consistent practice, which can be applied to learning other new skills, whether academic or extracurricular.