This week we are going to focus on the opposite from adding which is subtraction. So today’s activities are going to be linked to finding one less of a number. Your first task, just like last week, is to make a number line to 10 using different objects than last week. This week I’ve used paper, numicon and CHOCOLATE (ran out after 7 WAHH). Have a go…

After you’ve made your number line, we are going to play the same game where you put your favourite animal or toy on top of one of the numbers and ask what is one less than the given number. What is one less than 3? What is one less than 8? Use language like the number before. There are some examples below if you found it tricky to make the number line.