Take Away Objects to 5

Cross some out, then count what is left

 
Cross out the ones you take away. Count what stays — that is your answer!

4 take away 1 leaves 3

4
1
take away
=
3
 

5 take away 3 leaves 2

🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
5
3
take away
=
🐟🐟
2
The crossed-out ones are gone. Only count the ones that are left.