What is a Ten Frame ?
If you are a parent of a preschool or kindergarten kid then this tool can be really useful in helping kids visualize numbers.
Ten frame is nothing but a rectangular frame divided into 10 individual boxes which are arranged in 2 rows of 5.
Numbers to 10 can be represented by putting a dot or a counter in each box.
You can read more here to know Why use Ten Frames?
Learning Meter
- Number Sense
- Counting
- Subtizing skills
Supplies Needed
- Black marker
- Paper roll
- Counters like small toys
- Sticky notes
Let’s Play & Learn
It’s very easy to make your own ten frame . Grab a big piece of paper and draw a big rectangular frame and divided into 2 rows with 5 boxes in each.
Next is to grab 10 counters that can be placed inside these boxes. You can use anything that you have at home – blocks , toy cars or something similar.
Write numbers 1 -10 on 10 different sticky notes and have your child choose a number and make that number on the ten frame starting from the top row.
For first few times , you can help the child by showing them how to make a number on ten frame.
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