KUMON My Book of Subtraction

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KUMON My Book of Subtraction supports children in building foundational subtraction skills by progressing from subtracting 1–5 from whole numbers to subtracting 1–20. The book explains learning aims, reinforces mastery through incremental practice, and emphasizes understanding number breakdown and reciting numbers forwards and backwards. Guidance for parents covers checking answers, offering praise, using number charts for hints, and encouraging short daily practice to maintain motivation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages82

Reading Time3 h 27 min

The aims and purpose of this book

How to use this book

Subtracting 1 and 2

To parents

Subtracting 3, 4, and 5

To parents

Subtracting 4 and 5

Review

Subtracting 1 to 5

# KUMCNAges6·7·8My Bookof SUBTRACTION If your child can subtract the numbers 1 through 5 fromwhole numbers,then this book will build on that foundation. Use this book to help your child learn to subtractthe humbers 1 through 20 from whole humbers. y ## SUBTRACTION The aims and purpose of this book If your child can subtract the numbers 1 through 5 from larger wholenumbers,this book will expose him or her to the broader world ofnumbers by providing opportunities to practice subtracting largernumbers.In this book,children will learn first how to subtract thenumbers 1 through 9,and then they will reinforce this skill by learninghow to subtract from numbers up to 20. As in the case of subtraction using the numbers 1 through 5,childrencan master subtraction using larger numbers only after they acquire theability to recite numbers both forwards and backwards.Building basicsubtraction skills is vital to understanding the decimal system,which isthe foundation of higher-level arithmetic concepts and skills taught atschool such as multiplication,division,and fractions.The purpose of thisbook is to prepare children for higher-level mathematics by improvingtheir basic subtraction skills. tThere are several ways to teacho holdapencil ProDechildren to hold a pencil properly.Here is one example.4Let your child form theshape pictured here,usinghis or her own fingers.Put the pencil between thebending middle finger andjoint part of thumb andforefinger.chart.Have your child grip thepencil with thumb andforefinger.book.1Check the way that yourchild is holding the pencilagainst the picture todecide whether or not it isthe proper way.It can be difficult for a child who does not yet haveenough strength in his or her hand and fingers to holdthe pencil properly.Please teach this skill gradually,so that your child will remain interested and willing tohold a pencil naturally. It is important for children to truly understand how to combine andbreak down numbers in order to help them master addition andsubtraction.Children are willing to learn what is easily understood bythem,and once they learn something new,they always want to knowmore.Kumon Workbooks'incremental method will encourage children togain solid academic skills while showing them the pleasure of learning. ## How to use this book This workbook has no answer section.Please check your child'sanswers when he or she is done with each page.Some pages contain anumber chart to give children a hint that the answers are included in the Offer praise at the end of each page,and write encouraging words orplace stickers on completed pages as a special prize. Please refer to the “To parents”notes in this book,which provide morecomments and advice on how to help your child progress through this It is a good idea to set the number of pages your child will complete ina day.It may be one sheet(two pages)or two sheets(four pages)a day.The essential point to remember is that the practice should come to anend when your child still wants to do a little more. Most workbooks contain the same paper stock,but each KumonWorkbook features a different type of paper,tailored to a specific activityand use.This book features a good quality paper geared to children whoare learning to write.The paper can stand up to rough drawing,evenfrom children who are still refining their pencil-control skills.It is alsomade for easy erasing,which gives your child the opportunity to draw thelines again and again on each page. | Name | | --- | | Date | ## Subtracting I and 2 一 l-I to 10-l To parents Starting with this page,your child will review subtracting the numbers 1 through 5.Please have your child use the number chart as a guide.Some answers will be 0.Ifyour child has a difficult time grasping the concept of 0,allow the repeated exercisesto help familiarize him or her with the idea. ### ■Subtract the numbers below. 2-|= (1I) (I) (12)3- 3-|= (2) 二 (13)2-|= 4-|= (3) (14)

FAQs

What subtraction skills does the book aim to develop?

The book helps children learn to subtract 1–5 first, then practice subtracting numbers up to 20 from whole numbers.

How should parents support practice during the workbook?

Parents should check answers after each page, encourage guided use of the number chart when needed, and provide praise or stickers for completed pages.

Why does the book stress reciting numbers forwards and backwards?

Mastery of subtraction with larger numbers is encouraged only after children can recite numbers in both directions, building readiness for the next skill level.

Jul 7, 2026

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