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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	10 frames
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Welcome to Math Magic: Exploring 10 Frames!

🎉 Introduction: A Special Math Adventure

Good morning, little mathematicians! Today, we are going on a Math Magic adventure where we will learn all about 10 frames! Have you ever visited a magical land of numbers? Well, today we will explore how to count and visualize numbers using a special tool. Are you ready?

🎨 What is a 10 Frame?

A 10 frame is a simple, rectangular box that holds 10 spots. Think of it like your own little number playground! Each spot can hold one number, just like how you can place one toy in each spot of a shelf.

🖍️ Let’s Create Our Own 10 Frames

Before we begin our adventure, let’s create our very own 10 frames! Here’s how we can do it:

1. Materials Needed:

   • One piece of paper (you can use a white or colored sheet)
   • A pencil.
   • Crayons or markers for decorating!

2. Step-by-Step Instructions:

   • Draw a big rectangle on your paper.
   • Inside the rectangle, draw 10 equal boxes (like a row of 10 windows).
   • You now have a 10 frame! 🎉

3. Decorate Your Frame:

   • Use crayons or markers to color the frames! You can make them bright and colorful.

🎈 Counting with 10 Frames

Let’s fill our 10 frames with some imaginary sparkles! Imagine you have 1 sparkly star.

• Activity: Count together! How many stars can fit in your 10 frame?
  • Show the number 1 in your 10 frame by coloring in only one box.
  • What happens if you want to add 2 stars? Color in 2 boxes!

🌟 Let’s Play a Game!

Now that we know how to use our 10 frames, let’s play a game called "Fill the Frame!"

1. How to Play:

   • I will call out a number between 1 and 10.
   • Together, you will fill in your 10 frame with that many stars!

2. Example:

   • If I say 4, you will color in 4 boxes in your 10 frame.

🧠 Reflection: Share Your Stories

Once we have filled our 10 frames, let’s gather in a circle and share how many stars each of us has!

• Ask questions like:
  • "How does it feel to see all those stars in your frame?"
  • "What happens when we reach 10?"

🎉 Conclusion: The Amazing 10 Frame Adventure

As we finish our lesson, remember that 10 frames help us understand numbers better. They organize our counting and brighten our math journey with fun!

Thank you, little mathematicians! You did an amazing job today! Let’s give ourselves a round of applause! 👏

📚 Ready for More?

If you enjoyed today’s Math Magic, get ready for our next adventure, where we will explore more numbers and shapes in our magical math world!

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Let's keep counting and shining, one frame at a time! ✨