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Addition with Ten Frames

Grade 1 Math | Lesson 5

Grade 1Common Core 1.OA.C.615 minutes
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand how ten frames work as a visual model for addition
  • Use ten frames to represent and add numbers up to 20
  • Practice adding with interactive ten frames

What is a Ten Frame?

A ten frame is a simple tool that helps us visualize numbers. It's a grid with 10 spaces arranged in 2 rows of 5. We can place counters in the spaces to show different numbers.

Numbers 0 to 10 with Ten Frames

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

A ten frame helps us:

  • Visualize numbers from 1 to 10
  • See how numbers relate to 5 and 10
  • Understand addition by combining frames
  • Develop "number sense" and mental math skills