This EYFS Subtracting using Objects Learning Activity enables children to develop their understanding of subtraction. Children will need a bank of counters (or other concrete objects) available whilst completing this activity. Children place a counter on each image then take away as appropriate to complete the subtraction. Alternatively, children can cross out the images as appropriate, prior to recording the correct answer.

It covers the following objectives for children in reception:

(M-21) Count objects, actions and sounds.

(M-23) Link the number symbol (numeral) with its cardinal number value.

(M-27) Explore the composition of numbers to 10.