Popsicle sticks have hundreds of uses from crafts to math.
The colored ones just make it more interesting, and the ones shown from http://pionusparrot.com happen to be smaller than usual.
Choose the appropriate number of sticks and count with your child to get a total, and practice counting.
Discuss the meaning of subtracting, or taking away items or numbers. The word difference should also be used, since it is the answer in subtracting. This just gives them practice with using correct math terminology, which is important in the classroom. Being able to read the words is important also, but again depends on age and grade.
Given a known amount of popsicle sticks, ask the child to take away a certain number. Count how many are left.
The same procedure can be used for adding. While putting more sticks into the amount, use words like adding, add, how many altogether, sum (the answer in addition). Covering math terminology is important. Children learn it without knowing it!
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