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Lesson Plan: Introduction to Ten Frames

Academic Subject

Mathematics

Grade Level

Reception / Kindergarten

Length

30 Minutes

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Objectives

1. Students will understand the concept of ten frames.
2. Students will be able to visually represent numbers 1-10 using ten frames.
3. Students will practice counting and recognizing numbers through hands-on activities.

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Materials Needed

• Printed ten frame templates (one per student)
• Counters (e.g., small cubes, buttons, or counting chips)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with numbers 1-10

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Lesson Structure

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Greeting: Welcome the students and sit them in a circle.
2. Introduction to Ten Frames:
   • Ask the students if they know what a ten frame is.
   • Explain that a ten frame is a 2x5 grid used to help visualize numbers 1 to 10.
   • Show an example of a ten frame on the whiteboard.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Demonstration:
   • Draw a ten frame on the whiteboard.
   • Use counters to fill the ten frame while counting aloud. For instance, fill it with 5 counters and say, “This shows the number 5.”
2. Explaining the Structure:
   • Explain that the top row contains 5 boxes and the bottom row contains 5 boxes, making it easy to understand numbers up to 10.

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

1. Individual Activity:
   • Hand out ten frame templates and counters to each student.
   • Call out numbers (1-10) for students to represent using their ten frames.
   • Walk around the classroom to provide assistance as needed.
2. Group Sharing:
   • Ask students to hold up their ten frames and show the class what number they created.
   • Encourage classmates to count together.

Closing (5 Minutes)

1. Recap:
   • Gather students back in a circle.
   • Review what a ten frame is and what numbers they represented.
   • Ask guided questions, such as “How many boxes did we fill for the number 3?”

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Homework Assignment

Task

1. Complete the following ten frame worksheets:
   1. Fill in the ten frame for the number 4.
   2. Draw a ten frame and fill in the number 7 using dots or counters (circle the dots or counters).

Correct Answers

1. For the number 4:

   • The ten frame should have 4 counters filled in (which can be drawn as dots).

   [● ● ● ● ][ ][ ]   

2. For the number 7:

   • The ten frame should have 7 counters filled in.

   [● ● ● ● ●][● ● ● ][ ]

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Assessment

• Observe students during the guided practice activity to ensure they understand how to fill in their ten frames.
• Review the completed homework for correct representations of numbers.

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Modifications

• For students needing additional support, provide pre-filled ten frames to assist in understanding.
• For advanced learners, challenge them to create ten frames for numbers up to 20, using a double ten frame.

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Standards Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, specifically:

• K.CC.A.1: Count to 100 by ones and tens.
• K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.

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This lesson plan incorporates engaging activities and visual aids to help young learners grasp foundational number concepts using ten frames effectively.