Playdoh Smash
Learning Goals: Number Sense, Subtraction, Fine Motor Development
- With a small group at a table, model how to play Playdoh Smash and use playdoh to help you solve subtraction problems!
- Either say a subtraction statement aloud or have a student flip over a subtraction card.
- Using playdoh, make balls corresponding to the first number in the subtraction statement (ex. you would make 4 balls if the subtraction statement was 4 - 2 =_ )
- Optional: Have students place playdoh balls on 10s Frame and/or write down the subtraction statement.
- Next, look at the second number in the statement and that is how many balls you get to smash down! Count aloud when you smash.
- Count the number of playdoh balls not smashed and that is your answer!
- Encourage students to repeat the activity with each subtraction card they flip over!