An example of borrowing and lending a pencil can be used to make understanding the concept of addition and subtraction to the kindergarten kids.
When a kid borrows a pencil from a friend, the total number of pencils increases with him, which is an example of addition.
While lending a pencil to the friend, the total number of pencils decreases with him, which is an example of subtraction.
The children can learn this concept using any real objects such as fruits, vegetables, toys or any item of stationery.
Maths Query provides free colorful and attractive worksheets to practice addition and subtraction of numbers between 1 and 9. Parents and teachers can download and print the worksheets for children.
