LLHS K2 NUMBER STORIES E-BOOK

 

Little Lads Home School (LLHS)

Kindergarten 2 Number Stories Handbook

For Ages 5–6

Introduction

This handbook is designed to help Kindergarten 2 learners understand early mathematics through simple number stories. Number stories connect mathematics to everyday life and help children see numbers as meaningful and useful.

Children learn best when they can:

  • See objects
  • Count real things
  • Act out situations
  • Listen to stories
  • Solve simple problems

This handbook introduces:

  • Counting
  • Addition stories
  • Subtraction stories
  • Comparing numbers
  • Missing numbers
  • Simple reasoning

Teachers and parents are encouraged to use:

  • Counters
  • Bottle tops
  • Beads
  • Sticks
  • Fruits
  • Toys
  • Fingers
  • Drawings

Learning should remain playful, interactive, and encouraging.

Section 1 — Counting Stories

Example 1

Musa has 2 oranges. Mother gives him 1 more orange. How many oranges does Musa have now?

2 + 1 = 3

Answer: Musa has 3 oranges.

Example 2

A tree has 4 birds. 1 more bird comes. How many birds are on the tree now?

4 + 1 = 5

Answer: There are 5 birds.

Practice

  1. Ada has 3 pencils. Father gives her 2 more pencils. How many pencils does she have now?

  2. Tolu has 1 toy car. His friend gives him 3 more toy cars. How many toy cars does he have now?

  3. There are 5 mangoes in a basket. Mother adds 2 more mangoes. How many mangoes are in the basket now?

  4. A girl has 2 balloons. She gets 2 more balloons. How many balloons does she have now?

  5. There are 4 goats. 1 more goat joins them. How many goats are there now?

Section 2 — Introduction to Addition Stories

Addition means putting together.

Addition words include:

  • add
  • plus
  • altogether
  • in all
  • join
  • more

Example 1

Kunle has 2 sweets. He gets 2 more sweets. How many sweets does he have altogether?

2 + 2 = 4

Answer: 4 sweets.

Example 2

There are 3 fish in a bowl. Mother adds 1 more fish. How many fish are in the bowl now?

3 + 1 = 4

Answer: 4 fish.

Practice

  1. Zara has 1 doll. She gets 4 more dolls. How many dolls does she have altogether?

  2. A basket has 2 apples. 2 more apples are added. How many apples are there now?

  3. David has 3 books. Father buys 2 more books. How many books does David have now?

  4. There are 5 children playing. 1 more child joins them. How many children are playing altogether?

  5. A farmer has 4 chickens. He buys 3 more chickens. How many chickens does he have now?

Section 3 — Introduction to Subtraction Stories

Subtraction means taking away.

Subtraction words include:

  • take away
  • minus
  • left
  • remain
  • less
  • gave away
  • lost

Example 1

Amina has 5 oranges. She eats 2 oranges. How many oranges are left?

5 - 2 = 3

Answer: 3 oranges are left.

Example 2

There are 4 birds on a tree. 1 bird flies away. How many birds remain?

4 - 1 = 3

Answer: 3 birds remain.

Practice

  1. Tolu has 6 sweets. He gives away 2 sweets. How many sweets are left?

  2. There are 5 balloons. 1 balloon bursts. How many balloons remain?

  3. Musa has 7 pencils. He loses 3 pencils. How many pencils are left?

  4. A basket has 8 mangoes. Mother takes 2 mangoes. How many mangoes remain?

  5. There are 6 goats. 2 goats walk away. How many goats are left?

Section 4 — Comparing Numbers

Children should learn to compare quantities.

Words used:

  • more
  • less
  • greater
  • smaller
  • equal

Example 1

Ada has 5 apples. Bola has 3 apples. Who has more apples?

Answer: Ada has more apples.

Example 2

John has 2 balls. James has 4 balls. Who has fewer balls?

Answer: John has fewer balls.

Practice

  1. Musa has 6 oranges. Tolu has 4 oranges. Who has more oranges?

  2. Sarah has 3 dolls. Mimi has 5 dolls. Who has fewer dolls?

  3. A basket has 7 mangoes. Another basket has 2 mangoes. Which basket has more mangoes?

  4. There are 4 boys and 6 girls. Who are more?

  5. There are 5 birds on one tree and 5 birds on another tree. Are they equal?

Section 5 — Missing Number Stories

Children should learn to complete simple number sentences.

Example 1

Tolu has 2 sweets. Mother gives him some more sweets. Now he has 5 sweets. How many sweets did Mother give him?

2 + ___ = 5

Answer: 3 sweets.

Example 2

There were 6 birds on a tree. Some birds flew away. Now 2 birds remain. How many birds flew away?

6 - ___ = 2

Answer: 4 birds.

Practice

  1. 3 + ___ = 5

  2. 4 + ___ = 7

  3. 6 - ___ = 2

  4. 8 - ___ = 3

  5. 2 + ___ = 6

Section 6 — Picture Number Stories

Teachers and parents may draw pictures or use objects.

Example activities:

  • Draw apples and cross some out.
  • Use bottle tops for counting.
  • Use sticks for addition.
  • Use toy animals for subtraction.
  • Clap hands while counting.

Section 7 — Oral Number Stories

Teachers may read stories aloud. Children answer orally before writing.

Oral Practice

  1. If you have 2 sweets and Daddy gives you 1 more, how many sweets do you have?

  2. If there are 5 birds and 2 fly away, how many remain?

  3. If you have 3 pencils and get 2 more, how many pencils do you have altogether?

  4. If there are 6 balloons and 1 bursts, how many balloons are left?

  5. If there are 4 goats and 4 goats, are they equal?

Section 8 — Challenge Activities

For advanced learners.

  1. 5 + 4 = ___

  2. 8 - 3 = ___

  3. 7 + 2 = ___

  4. 10 - 5 = ___

  5. 6 + 3 = ___

  6. 9 - 4 = ___

  7. 5 + 5 = ___

  8. 10 - 2 = ___

Teacher & Parent Notes

Teaching Tips

  • Use real-life examples.
  • Allow children to count objects.
  • Encourage speaking and explaining.
  • Praise effort.
  • Repeat activities often.
  • Make learning fun.
  • Avoid rushing learners.

Recommended Materials

  • Beads
  • Counters
  • Sticks
  • Bottle tops
  • Fruits
  • Toys
  • Flashcards
  • Picture charts

End-of-Handbook Review

  1. 2 + 3 = ___

  2. 5 - 2 = ___

  3. Which is greater: 4 or 6?

  4. 3 + ___ = 7

  5. 8 - ___ = 5

  6. Ada has 2 oranges. Mother gives her 3 more. How many oranges does she have now?

  7. Musa has 7 balloons. 2 balloons burst. How many balloons remain?

  8. Which is smaller: 3 or 5?

  9. 4 + 4 = ___

  10. 9 - 3 = ___

Conclusion

Mathematics becomes easier when children learn through stories, play, and everyday activities. Number stories help children think, imagine, count, and solve problems confidently.

At LLHS, we encourage joyful learning, curiosity, and strong mathematical foundations for every child.

Little Lads Home School (LLHS) Kindergarten 2 Mathematics Support Material

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