Progress with Oxford: Addition and Subtraction Age 4-5
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The Progress with Oxford: Addition and Subtraction Age 4-5 workbook is a practical tool designed to help young children develop essential math skills in addition and subtraction. It features engaging activities, colorful illustrations, and helpful guidance for parents. The workbook uses picture clues and tips to aid learning, and includes a lively character who guides children through activities, stickers for rewards, and a progress chart to track achievements. Additional resources are available on the website oxfordowl.co.uk.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think would happen if we added these two numbers together?
Can you show me how you would solve this subtraction problem?
Why do you think learning addition and subtraction is important?
How do you feel when you get the right answer to a math problem?
What are some other situations where you could use addition and subtraction?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use real-world examples to make abstract concepts relatable, like adding up apples in a basket or subtracting toys from a play area.
Celebrate small victories to build confidence, whether it's solving a problem correctly or understanding a new concept.
Ask open-ended questions to encourage deeper thinking and exploration of math beyond the book.
Connect the math problems to your child’s interests to keep them engaged, such as using favorite toys or characters in examples.
Encourage them to explain their thought process, which helps reinforce their understanding and allows you to provide targeted guidance.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Addition and Subtraction
Explanation: Through engaging activities and exercises, 'Progress with Oxford: Addition and Subtraction Age 4-5' helps children grasp the fundamental concepts of basic math.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these arithmetic skills in everyday scenarios such as counting items during shopping or dividing snacks among friends.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The workbook encourages kids to tackle math problems, promoting logical thinking and solution finding.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in decision making and analyzing various solutions to problems they face in daily activities.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: Each activity in the book comes with a set of instructions which children need to follow to complete the tasks, enhancing their ability to comprehend and act on given information.
Real-World Application: Improves their ability to follow school instructions and daily routines at home or in educational settings.
Example Lesson: Building Confidence
Explanation: As children successfully solve the exercises, their confidence in their mathematical abilities increases.
Real-World Application: This boost in self-esteem can encourage them to take on new challenges both academically and personally.