Adding and Subtracting Zero Fun
Year 1 & 2 Mathematics Learning about zero as our special helper number
Meet Zero - Our Special Helper
Zero means 'nothing' or 'none' Zero looks like a circle: 0 Zero is our friend in math! Zero has special powers in addition and subtraction
Zero Detective Game
Look around the classroom Find examples of zero Empty pencil cases Empty desks Count how many dinosaurs are in our room!
Adding Zero - The Magic Rule
When we add zero to any number, the number stays the same! 3 + 0 = 3 5 + 0 = 5 8 + 0 = 8 Zero doesn't change anything when we add it!
Adding Zero Practice
Use counting bears or blocks Start with 4 bears Add 0 more bears How many do you have now? Try with different starting numbers!
Quick Check - Adding Zero
What is 6 + 0? What is 2 + 0? What is 9 + 0? Remember: Adding zero keeps the number the same!
Subtracting Zero - Another Magic Rule
When we subtract zero from any number, the number stays the same! 7 - 0 = 7 4 - 0 = 4 6 - 0 = 6 Taking away nothing means nothing changes!
Subtracting Zero with Toys
Start with 5 toy cars Take away 0 cars (take away nothing!) Count how many cars are left The answer is still 5! Try with other numbers of toys
Zero Rules Summary
{"left":"Adding Zero Rule: Any number + 0 = same number\nExamples: 3 + 0 = 3, 8 + 0 = 8","right":"Subtracting Zero Rule: Any number - 0 = same number\nExamples: 5 - 0 = 5, 9 - 0 = 9"}
Final Challenge - You're Zero Experts!
What is 10 + 0? What is 1 - 0? What is 0 + 7? What is 8 - 0? You know the zero rules!
More Addition Subtraction slide decks
Other ready-to-teach decks on addition subtraction.
