Objective

By the end of this lesson, Kelsey will be able to understand and practice addition using a 10 frame.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: 10 frame template (drawn on paper), markers or crayons.

No prior knowledge needed, just enthusiasm to learn!

Activities

• Color the squares: Have Kelsey color the squares on the 10 frame with different colors. This helps in visualizing the numbers.

• Addition with markers: Ask Kelsey to choose two numbers (e.g., 3 and 2) and color that number of squares on the 10 frame. Then count the total colored squares to find the sum.

• Story problems: Create simple addition story problems related to Kelsey's interests (e.g., "If you have 2 apples and I give you 3 more, how many do you have in total?"). Use the 10 frame to solve them.

Talking Points

• "Let's color the squares on the 10 frame to make it fun and colorful!"

• "Now, let's choose two numbers and color that many squares on the 10 frame. Then let's count them together."

• "Imagine a story where you have some toys and you get more toys. How many toys do you have in all? Let's use the 10 frame to find out!"