Does your child need extra help with the addition and subtraction facts within 10? Here is a subtraction workbook I made for my son with T21 to help him master the subtraction facts within ten.

Similar to Simply Addition Level 1, this workbook uses a rekenrek (meaning “counting rack”) to make the process of subtraction visual and kinesthetic. After searching high and low for the ideal math manipulative for children with Down Syndrome, I think the rekenrek hits the mark. It’s an effective tool for developing number sense and making math concrete and meaningful. It is with this simple and inexpensive tool that my son has been making slow and steady progress in math.

Unfortunately, there are no Down Syndrome – friendly math workbooks that goes with a rekenrek… so guess who had to go and make one. Yours truly.

So here are some sample pages from Simply Subtraction Level 1

Parent/teacher lessons are included in the workbook:

Subtraction practice sheets:

Real life scenarios help children generalize their math skills to real life:

and lots of review from Simply Addition 1 is also included:

All of these activities are meant to be completed with the support of a rekenrek.

Order it from Amazon here: Simply Subtraction Level 1

Or download it from Teachers Pay Teachers here: Simply Subtraction Level 1 PDF Version

And stay tuned for Simply Subtraction Level 1 Games.

P.S. To use a Rekenrek efficiently, students need to learn how to subsitize numbers (identify the quantity without counting.) This is taught in Simply Addition Level 1 , or see this post:

Ten Essential Math Skills that Prepare Children with Down Syndrome for Addition.

I hope this helps your kids with math!

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