Single digit subtraction with pictures | Crocodile game - As an arithmetic operation, subtracting is a basic math skill that kids need in real-life situations. Learning how to subtract two numbers quickly and correctly can turn into a powerful advantage as kids navigate through kindergarten and elementary school.
A little patience is necessary in introducing the concept of subtraction to very young kids. What we know for sure is that children have an easier time learning these math lessons when they come with audio and visual aids. To make teaching easier, this crocodile game on learning subtraction is accompanied with clear sound instructions.
These games can serve as an entertaining exercise for kids to learn simple, one-digit subtraction.
Instructions
The set-up of this game is similar to classic Snakes and Ladders. The kids take control of a plucky frog trapped on the other side of a crocodile-infested pond. Their objective is to help the frog return home by solving easy subtraction problems.
The frog leaps a number of steps depending on the roll of the dice at the top-left corner of the screen. After each roll, the kids will encounter a new multiple-choice test item on a basic subtraction problem.
As an added challenge, the board is swarming with rude crocodiles and flamingos. If the frog lands on a crocodile, it has to return to its starting space at the top-left. Upon landing near a flamingo, the player must move two spaces back.
This game is designed for one player, although two or more players can work together to discuss how to solve problems and take turns rolling the dice.