Ten Frame Slides Math Explorers • Grade 1
Lesson 1
Ten Frame Power:
Making Ten
See how ten-frames help our brains spot number partners to make a full ten quickly and accurately!
Spot the benchmark of 5
Fill the empty boxes to 10
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Anatomy of a Ten-Frame
Core Structure
5 on Top • 5 on the Bottom
When the top row is full, you already know there are exactly 5 counters without counting one by one!
Full Frame = 10
When all boxes are full, the total is always 10. Empty boxes show how many more you need!
EMPTY 10-FRAME (2 × 5)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10 individual compartments
Always fill from left to right, top row first!
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Spot the Missing Dots
Partners to Ten
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7 Blue Dots + 3 Empty Boxes
Step 1: Count what you see
Top row is full (5) plus 2 more on bottom = 7 dots .
Step 2: Count the empty spaces
There are 3 empty spaces waiting to be filled.
7 + 3 = 10
7 and 3 are 10 friends!
Quick question: If you had 8 blue dots, how many empty spaces would there be? 2 spaces!
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Two Colors, One Whole
Visual Decomposing
6 Red + 4 Yellow = 10
Whole frame is full!
4 Red + 6 Yellow = 10
Turnaround facts work both ways!
Notice: 6 + 4 = 10 ↔ 4 + 6 = 10 • Same parts, same total!
Math Talk Turn & Talk with a Partner
Can You Solve in a Snap?
A
Frame has 9 dots
How many empty spaces are left to make 10?
Equation: 9 + ___ = 10
B
Frame has 5 dots
Exactly one full row is filled. How many more?
Equation: 5 + ___ = 10
Sentence Stem: "I know the missing partner is ___ because..." Share your strategy!
Ten Frame Builder Worksheet Math Explorers • Lesson 1
Ten Frame Builder
Name:
Date:
1
Draw dots to fill the ten-frame. Then complete the equation.
Item A
8 + = 10
Item B
6 + = 10
Item C
4 + = 10
2
Draw a line from each ten-frame to the number that makes 10.
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5
3
3
Create your own combo of 10! Shade some boxes and leave some empty.
Color your dots:
Write the equation for your ten-frame:
I used _____ shaded dots and _____ empty boxes.
Self-check: Did your two parts add up to exactly 10? Making Ten Masters • Grade 1
Ten Frame Teacher Guide Teacher Resource • Lesson 1
Ten Frame Facilitation Guide
Standards: 1.OA.C.6 • K.OA.A.4
Target: Composing 10 visually
Lesson Duration
35–45 minutes (Flexible block)
Key Vocabulary
Ten-frame, partner, addend, row of five
Core Manipulatives
Magnetic ten-frame, two-color counters
Instructional Pacing & Flow
1. Warm-Up: Quick-Image Flashes (8 Mins) Slides 1–2
Flash a ten-frame card for 2 seconds. Ask: "How many dots did you see? How did you know without counting by ones?" Reinforce recognizing 5 on the top row immediately (subitizing benchmark).
2. Direct Exploration: Missing Dots (12 Mins) Slides 3–4
Present 7 dots on the board. Prompt students to notice the empty spaces. Guide the math sentence: "7 dots plus 3 empty boxes makes the whole frame full (10)." Model turnaround pairs (e.g., 6+4 and 4+6).
3. Independent Practice: Frame Builder (15 Mins) Student Worksheet
Distribute the Ten Frame Builder Worksheet. Have students draw missing dots and write corresponding equations. Circulate to check whether students fill left-to-right top-to-bottom.
4. Partner Debrief & Exit Check (5 Mins) Slide 5
Display Challenge Slide 5. Have pairs turn and talk using sentence stem: "I know the missing partner is ___ because ___."
Common Misconceptions
Random Dot Placement: Students scatter dots across the frame. Intervention: Enforce the "fill row 1 first like reading a book" rule.One-by-One Counting: Counting all dots from 1 each time. Intervention: Cover the top row and say "5", then count on: "6, 7..."
Differentiation Moves
Support (Struggling): Provide tactile foam counters physically placed onto a large laminated 10-frame before drawing on paper.Extension (Advanced): Ask students to record subtraction equations: \(10 - 7 = 3\) alongside \(7 + 3 = 10\).
Teacher Note: Prepare red/yellow two-color counters for Lesson 2 tomorrow. Making Ten Masters Unit
Counter Craft Slides Math Explorers • Grade 1
Lesson 2
Counter Craft:
Build & Sketch Ten
Turn hands-on counter spills into neat math sketches and write every partner pair that makes ten!
Shake & spill 10 counters
Sketch in organized 5-groups
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The Shake & Spill Routine
Hands-On Model
1. Shake & Drop
Put exactly 10 counters in your cup, shake gently, and spill them on your mat.
2. Sort by Color
Group all the red counters on the left and all yellow counters on the right.
3. Count & Total
Count each color group. Together, they will always equal 10!
Remember: We never lose a counter! There are always 10 in all.
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From Counters to Math Drawings
Representational Stage
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Messy Circles (Hard to Read)
Scattered circles make you recount every single dot by ones.
✓
5-Group Sketch (Math Superpower!)
5 on top, 5 on bottom: instantly see 6 and 4 !
Golden rule: Always draw 5 dots in a row before starting row 2. Neat sketches save time!
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Recording Your Combinations
Equation Mastery
The Equation Blueprint
Part + Part = Whole
No matter which way you spill your 10 counters, both color parts add up to the whole number 10.
8 Red + 2 Yellow
= 10
5 Red + 5 Yellow
= 10
1 Red + 9 Yellow
= 10
Double check: Count both colors together to be sure they make 10!
Activity Time Hands-on Mission
Your Mission Today
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Spill 4 Times
Spill your 10 counters 4 times on your activity mat.
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Sketch Your Dots
Color the circles using red and yellow in 5-groups.
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Write Equations
Write the equation for each spill. See how many different ways you find!
Ready? Grab your cup, 10 counters, and colored pencils! Let's build ten!
Build and Sketch Activity Math Explorers • Lesson 2
Shake, Spill & Sketch Ten
Name:
Date:
Directions for Each Spill:
1. Spill 10 counters • 2. Color the circles (Red & Yellow) • 3. Write your number sentence!
Total is ALWAYS 10
Spill #1 5-group sketch
____ Red + ____ Yellow = 10
Spill #2 5-group sketch
____ Red + ____ Yellow = 10
Spill #3 5-group sketch
____ Red + ____ Yellow = 10
Spill #4 5-group sketch
____ Red + ____ Yellow = 10
Math Reflection: Did you find any turnaround facts (like 7 + 3 and 3 + 7)? Write one pair you noticed:
Turn & Share: Compare your four spills with your table partner! Making Ten Masters • Grade 1
Target Ten Assessment Unit Checkpoint • Grade 1 Math
Target Ten Assessment
Name:
Date:
Score ____ / 10
1
Ten-Frame Check: Draw the missing dots. Fill in the box.
4 Points
Problem A
8 + = 10
Problem B
5 + = 10
2
Sketch Check: Maya has 4 counters. Draw more circles in 5-groups to make 10.
2 Points
Draw empty circles to complete the rows of 5:
Write the number sentence:
4 + = 10
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Quick Partners: Write the missing number that makes 10.
2 Points
A. 9 + ___ = 10
9 + = 10
B. 7 + ___ = 10
7 + = 10
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Word Problem: Read, sketch, and solve.
2 Points
Sam collected 6 shells on the beach. He needs 10 shells in total to fill his bucket. How many more shells does Sam need to find?
Sketch your strategy (frame or 5-groups):
Equation: + = 10
Sam needs more shells.
Teacher Mastery Criterion: 8/10 points or higher indicates proficiency. Making Ten Masters Unit
