Are you working on making 10 in kindergarten math? This make a ten to add activity is a fun, free printable way to get children excited about math. But before we get started we will dive into what is a ten frame. This kindergarten winter math activities starts with downloading the making 10 game and you are ready to play!
Making 10
Are you looking for an easy way to help your students master making 10? This free printable game makes learning fun and gives kids the necessary practice. With this free printable game, your students will enjoy practicing making 10. It’s quick to set up and promises engaging, hands-on learning for your classroom!Making 10 is a crucial math skill that sets the stage for understanding addition, subtraction, and number relationships. Turning practice into a fun and interactive game keeps students engaged while they build essential skills. This printable activity is designed to make learning enjoyable and effective, giving your students the confidence to master making 10.
Make a ten to add
Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >>_____<<. The pdf file will open in a new window for you to save freebie. Now print off the pages!Building A Making 10 Strategy
One of the first steps in developing addition and subtraction fluency is learning to quickly identify the number of items in small sets without counting. This foundational skill prepares students to tackle more complex tasks, such as learning the combinations for 5 and 10. These combinations are key building blocks that pave the way for future math concepts.
Our goal isn’t for students to simply memorize number facts. Instead, we want them to truly understand these facts and how they can be applied.
For example, when a student understands that 6 + 4 makes 10, they can move on to other calculations like 7 +
- Start with the problem 7 +
- Break the 4 into two parts: 3 and 1
- Combine the 3 with the 7 to make 1
- Add the remaining 1 to the 10
- The final answer is 11.
It is quite a process, isn’t it? But as kids develop mental math skills, they will get surprisingly fast. This understanding takes time and repeated exposure to combinations that make 10, using objects, drawings, and games. This game uses manipulatives, cards, and ten-frames to create an interactive student experience.
What Is a Ten Frame?
A ten-frame is a simple grid with two rows of five boxes to help children visualize numbers and understand how they relate to ten.
It’s a hands-on tool where students place counters or objects in the boxes to practice counting, adding, and making combinations that add up to ten.
Ten frames are particularly powerful tools, allowing students to see and experience how two numbers add up to ten. This hands-on practice sets the groundwork for composing and decomposing numbers while also planting the seeds for understanding place value.
You can use this game in math centers, as an activity for early finishers, or even share it with parents for extra practice at home. It’s a simple yet effective way to help students develop number fluency in a fun and meaningful way.
Making 10 Game
The printable “Making 10 Game” is a fun, winter-themed activity perfect for Kindergarten students.
It includes a deck of adorable snowman cards with numbers 0 to 10. The snowman’s buttons match the number on the card to help kids visualize quantities.
The set also comes with a snowman-themed ten-frame and 10 blue and red buttons that can be cut out for the activity. You can also use real buttons if you have them on hand.
Students draw a card, place the corresponding number of blue buttons on the ten-frame, and use red buttons to fill the rest. They practice combinations to make ten while recording their results on the worksheet.
Materials Needed To Make The Gam
- Printable playing mat, cards, and manipulatives (below
- Cardstoc
- Copy pap
- Laminator (optional)
Instructions For Making The Gam
- Print the Materials: Download and print the playing mat, instructions, cards, and manipulatives (blue and red buttons) on cardstock
- Laminate (Optional): If you want to make the game reusable, laminate the pages. This will protect them from wear and tear and allow for repeated use
- Cut Out the Pieces: instructions, cards, and manipulatives (blue and red buttons
- Assemble the Game: Place the laminated mat, cards, and manipulatives in a resealable bag or container for easy storage and access
- Prepare for Play: Make copies of the worksheet ready for students to record their results as they play.
Your “Making 10 Game” is ready to engage and delight your students while building essential math skills!
Make ten worksheet
- Set Up the Game: Shuffle the snowman cards and place them face-down on the mat. Provide each student with ten blue and red buttons and a worksheet to record their results
- Explain the Objective: Let students know the goal of the game is to practice finding different ways to make ten using the buttons and ten-frame and recording their results on the worksheet
- Demonstrate How to Play: Start by drawing a card from the deck. Show students how to look at the number on the card and count the snowman’s buttons. Place that number of blue buttons on the ten-frame. Then, use red buttons to fill in the remaining spaces on the ten-frame to make tenModel Thinking Aloud: As you demonstrate, talk through your thought process step by step while recording the results on the worksheet.
For example:
“I’ve drawn the number 6. That means I need to place 6 blue buttons on the ten-frame. Let’s count together: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Now, I see there are some empty spaces left. How many more buttons do I need to fill the ten-frame? Count the empty spaces: 1, 2, 3, 4. I’ll place 4 red buttons to fill it. Six blue buttons and four red buttons make ten.”
As you explain, show students how to record on the worksheet:
On the worksheet, I’ll write 6 under ‘Blue Buttons,’ 4 under ‘Red Buttons,’ and 10 under ‘Total.’ Let’s check our work: 6 + 4 equals 10, so this is correct!”
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- Encourage Students to Play: After demonstrating, let students draw their cards, fill in their ten frames, and record their results on the worksheet. Encourage them to say their steps out loud and double-check their math as they write.
- Wrap-Up: After playing, review the worksheets together as a class and ask students to share the different combinations they found to make ten. Celebrate their hard work and reinforce the concept of making ten!
This hands-on and interactive approach ensures students grasp the concept while practicing their math and recording skills.
Winter math for kindergarten
You can create a mat and set of cards for each student to allow individual practice, or you could prepare one mat and set of cards for a small group. In the group setting, students can take turns pulling cards and filling out the ten-frame.
Encourage them to work together, helping each other count buttons, complete the ten-frame, and record results. This collaborative approach fosters teamwork and reinforces the concept as they learn from one another.
This game is perfect for a variety of classroom settings! Use it in your math centers to give students hands-on practice making ten. It’s also a great activity for early finishers who need something engaging and productive. Additionally, it’s an excellent tool for any child who could use extra practice to build confidence and fluency with number combinations.
Making 10 is a critical math skill, and this fun, hands-on game makes it easy and engaging for kids to practice. Whether you use it in a math center, with early finishers, or for extra support, it’s sure to become a classroom favorite. Download the free printable to try the game today, and don’t forget to save this pin so you can easily find the post later!
Kindergarten winter math activities
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