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How Can You Teach Addition + Subtraction in Everyday Moments? And make it fun?

May 06, 2026

We love to use everyday things to teach the simple concept of adding and taking away. Try a few of these tips:

  1. Start with a handful of blueberries, carrots, pretzels, or your child’s favorite cereal.
  2. Count and point to each object.
  3. Remove one and ask how many are left.
  4. Repeat again.

Fun fact: We love to use M&Ms for this one as a special treat.