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! π How many fingers are on one hand? ποΈ
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 πππ
Counting toys in a box π§Έπ§Έ
Counting friends in a group π§π§ββοΈπ§ββοΈ
Counting buttons on a shirt β«β«β«β«
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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. π΄We can use a red dot, a bear, or a block as a counter.
CountTo say the numbers for each counter you see. π£οΈYou 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. πππ
EmptyA box with nothing inside it.This box is empty: [ ].
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Core Formulas
One in a Box Rule
[ π΄ ] = 1
Only one counter fits in each box. This helps us count carefully.
Start on Top Rule
Start -> [ π΄ ][ π΄ ][ ][ ][ ]
We always start filling the top row first. We go from left to right.
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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 β€οΈ and some blue dots π. 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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