Take Away Game

Take Away Game is a Grade 1 small-group game that combines simple addition and subtraction with manipulatives. Most players begin with five pieces and one begins with six; on a turn, a student rolls a die and takes that many pieces from the player who currently has the most. Students announce their quantity before and after the move, making each transfer a visible change in amount.

Use it when students are learning to track small quantities through addition and subtraction situations. The goal of reaching 10 gives each turn a clear purpose while the manipulatives keep the changes concrete. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Take Away Game. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.