MORE and LESS - how to teach this concept easily to children

 

Here's a simple explanation for kindergarteners:

More:

- "When we have something and we get some more, it means we have a bigger amount now!"

- "Imagine you have 4apples, and your friend gives you 4 more. Now you have more apples!"

Less:

- "When we have something and we take some away, it means we have a smaller amount now."

- "Let's say you have 5fruits, and you give 2 to your friend. Now you have less fruits in your basket."

Use visual aids like blocks, toys, or pictures to demonstrate the concepts. 

For example:

- Start with 2 blocks and add 2 more, saying "Now we have more blocks!"

- Start with 58toy cars and remove 2, saying "Now we have less cars."

Make it interactive by asking questions like:

- "Do we have more or less blocks now?"

- "If I have 3 pencils and I get 2 more, do I have more or less pencils?"

Remember to keep it fun and engaging, using relatable examples and simple language that kindergarteners can understand!

Here are some games to explain "more" or "less" to kindergarteners:

1. Block Building: 

Build a tower with blocks, then add or remove blocks and ask, "Do we have more or less blocks now?"

2. Toy Sorting: 

Sort toys into two bins, one with more toys and one with less. Ask children to identify which bin has more or less.

3. Number Line Hop: 

Create a number line on the floor with numbers 1-10. Have children hop to a number, then move forward (more) or backward (less) and ask, "Did we move more or less?"

4. Counting Bears: 

Use counting bears or blocks to demonstrate adding (more) or subtracting (less). Ask children to count the bears before and after.

5. More or Less Jar: 

Fill two jars with different amounts of small objects (like beads or rice). Ask children to identify which jar has more or less.

6. Picture Comparison: 

Show two pictures with different quantities (e.g., 2 cats vs. 5 cats). Ask children to identify which picture has more or less.

7. What's Missing?: 

Lay out a set of objects (like toy cars) and remove some. Ask children to identify what's missing and if there are more or less cars now.

8. More or Less Bingo: 

Create bingo cards with numbers or quantities. Call out "more" or "less" and have children mark the corresponding number.

9. Counting Game: 

Gather children in a circle and pass around a small object (like a beanbag). Add or remove the object and ask, "Do we have more or less now?"

10. Storytelling: 

Here's a story to explain "more" and "less" to Kindergarten:

"Once upon a time, there were two little rabbits named Rosie and Reny. They loved to collect carrots in their garden!

One day, Rosie found 4 juicy carrots. She said, 'I have 4carrots!'

Reny found 7 carrots and said, 'I have more carrots than Rosie!'

But then, their friend Benny found only 1 carrot. He said, 'I have less carrots than Rosie and Reny.'

The rabbits learned that:

- If you have a bigger number of things, you have MORE!

- If you have a smaller number of things, you have LESS!

So, Rosie had less carrots than Reny, but more carrots than Benny!

The rabbits were happy to share their carrots and play together, knowing more and less made their friendship even stronger!"

This story uses relatable characters, visual aids (carrots), and simple language to help Kindergarten students understand the concepts of "more" and "less".

Reference - https://www.firstcry.com/intelli/articles/more-and-less-concept-for-preschoolers/