Mathematics Kindergarten 10 min

Count on ten frames up to 5

Use ten frames to count to 5

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Identify a ten frame. Place one counter in each box. Count counters on a ten frame from 1 to 5. Say the total number of counters shown. Match a number (1-5) to a ten frame. Show a number (1-5) on a ten frame. Let's play a counting game! 😊 How many fingers are on one hand? πŸ–οΈ We will learn about a special tool. It is called a ten frame. It helps us count things easily! Real-World Applications Counting your yummy snacks 🍎🍎🍎 Counting toys in a box 🧸🧸 Counting friends in a group πŸ§πŸ§β€β™€οΈπŸ§β€β™‚οΈ Counting buttons on a shirt ⚫⚫⚫⚫
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

TermDefinitionExample Ten FrameA rectangle with 10 empty boxes. We use it to count.It looks like this: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] on top, and [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] on the bottom. Box / SquareOne single empty space inside the ten frame.This is one box: [ ]. Counter / DotA small object we put in a box to count. πŸ”΄We can use a red dot, a bear, or a block as a counter. CountTo say the numbers for each counter you see. πŸ—£οΈYou point and say: 'one, two, three...' NumberThe final number you say. It tells you 'how many'.If you count three dots, the number is 3. πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“ EmptyA box with nothing inside it.This box is empty: [ ].
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Core Formulas

One in a Box Rule [ πŸ”΄ ] = 1 Only one counter fits in each box. This helps us count carefully. Start on Top Rule Start -> [ πŸ”΄ ][ πŸ”΄ ][ ][ ][ ] We always start filling the top row first. We go from left to right.

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Sample Practice Questions

Challenging
A ten frame has some dots. It has MORE than 1 dot but LESS than 4 dots. The number of dots is ODD. How many dots are there?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
Challenging
A ten frame has 2 red dots ❀️ and some blue dots πŸ’™. There are 5 dots in all. Which ten frame shows ONLY the blue dots?
A.ten frame with 1 blue dot.
B.ten frame with 2 blue dots.
C.ten frame with 4 blue dots.
D.ten frame with 3 blue dots.
Challenging
Look at these three ten frames. Put them in order from SMALLEST number of dots to BIGGEST. (Frame X has 4 dots, Frame Y has 1 dot, Frame Z has 3 dots).
A.X, Y, Z
B.Y, Z, X
C.Z, X, Y
D.Y, X, Z

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