Octopus Boots

     The in class presentation was a great way to show subtraction. There was a large octopus with eight legs and boots for each one. For little kid, the picture will draw their attention and putting boots on each foot will entice them to get involved. Then putting the mathematical phrase on the board to show what the boots represented was a great way to connect the concept.  This will help visual learners too.
      When I get to teach I think this idea would be great and i hope to use a similar example.  Kids who are older and need more "legs", or their circle sections, to count a caterpillar might be a good idea.  It is fun, creative, and colorful.
 Click on the blog below. I like how this blog has problems to practice.
http://grade7math.blogspot.com/2006/02/adding-and-subtracting-integers.html

http://www.coloringpagestube.com/free-coloring-pages-caterpillar-5-p-12158.html