In Math, your child is continuing to learn about addition and subtraction. In this topic, topic 8, he or she will

learn to compose, or put two numbers together, to make numbers through 10. Your child will solve word problems and will also write addition and subtraction equations.

Making Numbers

There is more than one way to show a number.

4 = 0 + 4

4 = 1 + 3

4 = 2 + 2

4 = 3 + 1

4 = 4 + 0

The total number is always 4.

Try this activity with your child to continue practicing addition and subtraction.

Story Problems

Help your child make up stories about the following equations:

6 + 2 = 8

7 - 5 = 2

8 + 2 = 10

6 - 5 = 1

4 + 5 = 9

9 - 3 = 6