Bed Time Game
Easy Way To Learn Subtraction

Bed time game is a fun and easy way for children to learn subtraction.

Image floor as a pretend great big bed. Have the children lie next to each other on the floor. During each verse of this chant, one child rolls over, falls out of "bed", and then quickly moves on to his or her next project. Ask them all to chant very loud and act out the words.

There are (number of kids) 10 in the bed

And the little one said,

"Roll over, roll over."

Then one fell out,

And they all did shout,

"There are 9 in the bed!"
(continue counting down until the last verse.)
There are none in the bed.

Good night!

Be sure to turn out the light!

Parent Tip:

If the group is large, divide the children into two "beds" and sing the chant, beginning with the largest number of bedfellows and rolling their way down.

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