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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Number pairs that add up to 10
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Number Pairs that Add Up to 10

Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten
Duration: 30 Minutes

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Objective

Students will be able to identify and create number pairs that add up to 10 through interactive activities and guided practice.

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Materials Needed

• Counting blocks or counters (10 per student)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Paper and crayons
• Worksheets for guided practice
• Number line (optional)

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin by gathering students in a circle and asking them if they know what the number 10 looks like.
• Write the number 10 on the whiteboard and ask them if they can think of two numbers that can be added together to make 10.
• Explain that today, we will explore number pairs that sum to 10.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

• Use counting blocks to demonstrate pairs of numbers that add up to 10.

  • Example: Show 4 blocks and explain that if you add 6 more blocks, you will have a total of 10 blocks.

• On the whiteboard, draw a simple chart to list pairs of numbers that add up to 10:

  0 + 10
  1 + 9
  2 + 8
  3 + 7
  4 + 6
  5 + 5
  6 + 4
  7 + 3
  8 + 2
  9 + 1
  10 + 0

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Distribute counting blocks to each student and ask them to form different pairs that add up to 10.
• Walk around the classroom, assisting students as needed.
• Encourage students to share their pairs with the class. Write successful pairs on the board and celebrate their achievements.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Hand out a worksheet with various number pairs. Each student needs to fill in the missing number; for example:

  __ + 6 = 10
  3 + __ = 10
  __ + __ = 10 (students can draw or write down pairs)

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Gather the students back in a circle and review what they learned.
• Ask a few students to share their pairs with the class, reinforcing the idea that different pairs can still add up to 10.
• Highlight the importance of recognizing these pairs in everyday life, such as in games, counting items, etc.

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Homework

Students will complete a simple worksheet where they must find pairs of numbers that sum to 10 using pictures of objects (like apples, stars, etc.).

Homework Tasks:

1. Draw two groups of objects that add up to 10.
2. Fill in the blanks for 5 number sentences that equal 10:
   • + = 10
   • + = 10
   • + = 10
   • + = 10
   • + = 10

Answers for Teacher Reference:

1. Any pairs such as (0, 10), (1, 9), (2, 8), (3, 7), (4, 6), (5, 5), (6, 4), (7, 3), (8, 2), (9, 1), (10, 0).
2. Example entries could be:
   • 0 + 10 = 10
   • 4 + 6 = 10
   • 7 + 3 = 10
   • 2 + 8 = 10
   • 5 + 5 = 10

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This lesson plan aims to engage young learners in discovering basic addition through interactive learning and makes use of visuals and hands-on activities to enhance their grasp of number pairs that total 10.