Objective

By the end of this lesson, Kelsey will understand what a ten frame is and how to use it for counting and basic addition.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Blank paper, markers or crayons

Prep: None

Activities

• Create a Ten Frame: Draw a rectangle on the paper and divide it into 2 rows with 5 boxes in each row. Explain to Kelsey that each box can hold one object.

• Counting Practice: Use small objects like buttons or coins to fill the ten frame. Let Kelsey count as she fills each box.

• Simple Addition: Ask Kelsey to place some objects in the ten frame and then add more objects. Help her count the total number of objects in the frame.

Talking Points

• "A ten frame is like a special box that helps us count things easily."

• "Each box in the ten frame can hold one object, let's count together as we fill them."

• "When we add more objects to the ten frame, we can count them all to find the total."