This Mindful Math First Grade Subtraction to 10 unit is a comprehensive math curriculum with 10 lessons to teach subtraction within 10 (subtraction strategies, solving subtraction word problems, counting back to subtract, using a chart & number line, subtracting 0 or the same number, decomposing numbers to subtract, subtract as unknown addend).

Use this unit to teach valuable math strategies and build math fluency in basic subtraction facts, preparing students for subtraction within 20.

⭐Go from boring, complicated math to lessons that are enjoyable, effective, and easy to use. This comprehensive, differentiated unit has everything you need to teach the second-grade standards.

⭐This ready-to-teach unit of teacher-tested, hands-on math curriculum provides teachers with EVERYTHING they need to teach second-grade math with no need to supplement from other sources.

⭐Students will have many opportunities to learn and practice new strategies and develop math fluency through whole group warm-ups, lessons, mental math, journal prompts, math centers, math games, and more.

✔️Lessons Included in this 1st Grade Unit:

1. Basic Subtraction within 5
2. Subtraction Strategies to 10 (using pictures, fingers, and objects)
3. Subtraction Word Problems (with two numbers)
4. Counting Back to Subtract within 10
5. Subtraction to 10 using a Number Line & Chart
6. Subtracting the same number or zero
7. More Subtraction Word Problems
8. Decomposing Numbers to subtract
9. Equal Sign (=) & Building Fluency with Basic Subtraction Facts to 10
10. Subtraction as an Unknown Addend

✔️A FEW of the ENGAGING & MINDS-ON activities included in Subtraction to 10:

• Differentiated subtraction worksheets
• Math journal prompts
• Task cards
• Quick check assessments
• Subtraction Connect 4
• Animal Subtraction story booklet
• Subtraction clip cards
• Count Back the Room center
• True/False Subtraction equation sort
• Missing Part Math Mats
• Subtraction story problem mats
• Subtraction puzzles
• Part-part whole puzzles

✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides!

✏️ Lesson Overview & Plans:
Comprehensive lesson plans with clear instructions for whole group lessons, individual practice, and follow-up activities. Includes goals, vocabulary, materials list, and book suggestions.

✏️ Unit Overview:
Includes 10 lessons that can be broken down to multiple days of instruction aligned with US Common Core, B.C., and Ontario curriculum standards.

✏️ Lesson Materials:
All necessary materials, including math manipulatives like ten frames and number lines, are provided to support each lesson.

✏️ "I Can" Posters & Vocabulary Posters:
Includes “I Can” concept posters for every lesson and vocabulary posters in color and B&W for classroom display.

✏️ Warm-Up Task Cards:
Short, independent math activities that build fluency and reinforce previous lessons.

✏️ Journal Prompts:
Perfect for warm-ups, extra practice, or homework. These prompts review concepts from the previous lesson.

✏️ Number Talks:
Open-ended math questions with speaking prompts to encourage whole group discussion and interaction. Slides provided for easy display!

✏️ Mental Math Flash Cards:
Designed for quick recall and to build mental math skills, suggested for whole group warm-up activities.

✏️ Practice Worksheets:
Printable pages for independent practice, with varying difficulty levels to allow for differentiation.

✏️ Hands-On Activities (Math Centers and Games):
Includes math games, activities, and centers with instructions, available in color and B&W. Instruction pages also provided.

✏️ Assessments:
Quick Checks, post-tests, and unit test for both informal and formal assessment, plus a tracking template for scores.

✏️ Supplemental Materials:
Includes answer keys for the worksheets and tests, a suggested book list, and extra pages with Canadian-specific content and spelling.

Note:

• US Buyers: Aligned with US Common Core standards, focusing on second-grade skills.
• Canadian Buyers: Aligns with B.C. and Ontario curriculum standards, with additional pages for Canadian content. A separate PDF is provided.

⭐️Math Common Core Standards covered in this unit:

• CCSS.1.OA.A.1
• CCSS.1.OA.A.2
• CCSS.1.OA.B.3
• CCSS.1.OA.B.4
• CCSS.1.OA.C.5
• CCSS.1.OA.C.6
• CCSS.1.OA.D.7

⭐️Buy the 1st Grade Mindful Math Curriculum bundle and SAVE $$$ off buying the units separately! See the individual resources and PREVIEWS to see what is included.⭐️

❤️Mindful MATH for 1st Grade has what teachers LOVE!

• Easy to implement, effective lesson and activities that kids enjoy!
• Detailed, easy-to-teach lesson plans that take the guesswork out of what to teach!
• ALL lesson materials provided so you don't have to waste time gathering supplies!
• "I CAN" and concept posters to introduce topics so your students understand concepts more easily!
• Extra items like number talks, discussion questions, vocabulary posters, and more!
• A variety of activities for every lesson (math games and centers) to keep engagement high!
• Build math skills and develop fluency with math journals, task cards, mental math, and TONS of differentiated practice worksheets!
• 3 types of assessments - Quick Check review cards, Post Tests for every lesson, and a unit test so you can check that your students understand what they need to know!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah W. says, "The variety of activities, the journals, the centers, and the anchor charts are used daily in my classroom. These units are so helpful in supplementing Math instruction in my 1st grade class. The practice pages are not too overwhelming and meet students needs from both high to low.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kathryn L. says, "This resource is awesome. I love the fact that it is aligned with the standards, but I also love the fact that I can take bits and pieces from different lessons and make it my own. I can teach the same standard multiple times and will not have to use the same materials each time."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jeaneen J. says, "I love Mindful Math. The pages are laid out with plenty of room and they are interesting without being over stimulating. I LOVE the post lesson assessments. It really helped me keep track of my student's understanding and what I needed to review.

You might also be interested in!

• For a unit that goes well with this, try Addition to 10.
• Check out other first grade Mindful Math units.

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