Subtraction Strategies Posters - Cutesy Classroom Decor

Help your students develop a solid understanding of subtraction techniques with the Cutesy Classroom Subtraction Strategies Posters. These eye-catching, easy-to-use posters break down subtraction strategies into manageable steps, making learning both simple and effective. Perfect for teaching methods like Count Back, Bridge to 10, and Splitting, this resource doubles as a practical teaching aid and a vibrant addition to your math bulletin boards, anchor charts, and classroom walls. Combine these math posters with the Cutesy Classroom Collection for a unified and visually appealing learning space.

What’s Included in the Cutesy Classroom Subtraction Strategy Posters?

• Printable PDF Version (2 Design Options - with and without visuals):
  • 11 Subtraction Strategy Posters, covering:
    • Number Sentence – Understand the structure of subtraction problems.
    • Use Fingers – Visualize numbers by counting backward on fingers.
    • Count Back – Begin with the larger number and count back to subtract.
    • Tens Facts – Use knowledge of tens to simplify subtraction.
    • Doubles – Subtract using doubles facts for quick recall.
    • Bridge to 10 – Break numbers to reach 10 or the nearest decade.
    • Adjusting Numbers – Round numbers to make subtraction manageable.
    • Splitting – Break numbers into parts for step-by-step subtraction.
    • Related Facts – Apply fact family knowledge to solve subtraction problems.
    • Compensation – Round and adjust numbers for efficient calculations.
    • Number Line – Use the jump-back method to subtract with a visual aid.
  • 2 Header Posters
• Editable PowerPoint & Canva Templates:
  • 2 Header Templates
  • Blank templates for creating custom subtraction strategy posters tailored to your classroom needs.

Why You’ll Love These Subtraction Strategy Posters:

• Supports Visual Learning – Simplifies subtraction techniques with clear, colorful visuals.
• Versatile for Any Classroom – Perfect for math bulletin boards, anchor charts, or as interactive teaching aids.
• Stylish and Functional Designs – Features a vibrant rainbow accent and composition book pattern for a polished look.
• Customizable for Your Needs – Editable PowerPoint & Canva templates allow you to tailor the content to meet your teaching objectives.

How to Use:

1. 1. Print and Prepare — Use the printable subtraction strategy PDFs to laminate and create durable posters.
   2. Edit as Needed — Open templates to seamlessly add text, customize content, or adapt for bilingual settings.
   3. Display Strategically — Arrange posters on math walls, bulletin boards, or as anchor charts for consistent student reference.
   4. Incorporate into Lessons — Use the posters during whole-group instruction, small group work, or as independent learning tools.

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Please note that this is a downloadable digital file available immediately after purchase. You’ll receive an email with a download link right after checkout. If you’re logged into your account, your downloads will also be available in your Order History.

To open the file: You will need to have a PDF Reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, installed on your computer. 

To edit: If the product description stipulates that the file is editable, it can be edited in Microsoft PowerPoint or with a free Canva account. You’ll need access to either Microsoft PowerPoint or Canva to customize the text. For PowerPoint, you can access a free trial here.

Please ensure the software you will use to open the files is up to date to avoid compatibility issues.

Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser to reproduce pages in limited quantities for single classroom or homeschool use only, and strictly prohibits any commercial use.

Duplication for a friend, another staff member, or the entire school without the purchase of an additional license is not permitted.

Copying any part of this resource and/or placing it on the internet in any form (even a personal or classroom website/school server) is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

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