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Exploring Numbers with Ten Frames – Learn numbers using ten frames – Ten frames help visualize numbers 1-9 – Counting together up to 9 – We’ll count as a class, one number at a time – Numbers are part of daily life – From telling time to buying snacks, numbers are everywhere – Practice makes perfect | This slide introduces the concept of ten frames to help Pre-K students visualize and understand numbers up to 9. Start by engaging the class in a counting exercise to assess their current number recognition skills. Emphasize the importance of numbers in everyday life, such as knowing how many cookies they have or how many friends are at a party. Encourage participation and make the learning process interactive by using physical ten frames or drawing them on the board. As an activity, have students fill in ten frames with objects or drawings to represent numbers 1 through 9, reinforcing the concept through hands-on learning.

Understanding Ten Frames – Ten frame is a counting tool – Visual aid for learning numbers up to 10 – It has 2 rows of 5 boxes – Each row filled represents 5 – Helps us count and add – Use counters to add numbers within the frame – Makes understanding numbers easy – Shows numbers less than 10 in a clear way | Introduce the ten frame as a simple, yet powerful visual tool to help young learners grasp the concept of counting up to 10. Explain that the ten frame has two rows with five boxes each, which can be filled with objects or markers to represent numbers. Emphasize how it can be used to count, add, and understand numbers better by visually grouping them into 5s and 10s. Demonstrate how to use the ten frame with different examples, and encourage students to practice filling in the ten frame with up to 9 items to solidify their understanding of numbers and counting.

Counting with Ten Frames: Starting with One – Understanding the number 1 – Number 1 is the start of counting – Visualizing 1 on a ten frame – A ten frame has 10 boxes, we fill just one – Each box holds one counter – Imagine putting a toy in just one box – Recognizing one counter | This slide introduces the concept of using ten frames to count and visualize numbers, starting with the number 1. Show the students a ten frame and place one counter in it. Explain that each box represents one unit and can hold only one counter. This visual representation helps children understand the concept of quantity and the basics of counting. Encourage the students to think of the counter as a toy that fits into one box of the ten frame. Ask them to visualize placing one toy in the frame to represent the number 1. This activity sets the foundation for understanding numbers and counting up to 9 using ten frames.

Counting Up to 9 with Ten Frames – Fill ten frames up to 9 – Add one counter at a time – Start with an empty frame, place one counter, say ‘one’ – Count together each addition – Counting aloud reinforces number recognition – Observe changes in the ten frame – See how the frame fills and represents numbers | This slide is designed to help Pre-K students visually understand the concept of counting up to 9 using ten frames. Begin with an empty ten frame and demonstrate adding one counter at a time, ensuring to count aloud with each addition. This activity helps students to associate the number of objects with their numerical representation. Encourage the students to observe how the ten frame fills up as more counters are added and to recognize the pattern that forms. This visual and interactive approach aids in developing their counting skills and number sense. For the activity, provide different colored counters and let students take turns adding them to the ten frames, counting as they go. This will also prepare them for understanding the base-ten system in future lessons.

Number Recognition with Ten Frames – Recognize numbers on ten frames – Counters in ten frames up to 9 – Look at the arrangement, not just the count – Practice number recognition – Use patterns to identify numbers quickly – No need to count each counter | This slide is aimed at helping Pre-K students recognize numbers up to 9 using ten frames without the need to count each counter individually. Start by showing them a ten frame with a certain number of counters and ask them to identify the number. Reinforce the concept that they don’t need to count each counter but rather recognize the pattern that the counters form. For example, a full row in a ten frame is 5, so if there’s a full row plus 3 more, it’s 8. Encourage students to look for full rows (5) and then add the extra counters. This method of quick recognition helps build a foundation for mental math and number sense. During the practice, use different configurations of counters on the ten frames and ask students to quickly say the number. This will help them become more comfortable with number recognition and prepare them for addition and subtraction using ten frames.

Let’s Play a Game with Ten Frames! – I’ll show a ten frame – You guess the number – Shout it out loud! – Who will be the quickest? | This slide introduces an interactive game to help Pre-K students recognize numbers using ten frames. Display a ten frame with a certain number of filled spots, and prompt the students to identify the number as quickly as they can. This activity encourages quick thinking and reinforces their ability to associate visual patterns with numerical values. It’s a fun way to practice counting and number recognition up to 9. For the teacher: Have a set of ten frames ready, each showing a different number of filled spots from 1 to 9. Make sure to give each child a chance to participate and positively reinforce their efforts, regardless of speed. You can also use this opportunity to introduce the concept of ’empty’ and ‘full’ spots on the ten frame to further their understanding of numbers.

Class Activity: Fill the Ten Frames – Each student gets a ten frame – Use counters to fill frames – Show numbers up to 9 – Take turns sharing your frames After filling, show your friends how many counters you used. | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students visually understand and represent numbers up to 9 using ten frames. Distribute a ten frame and a set of counters to each student. Instruct them to place the counters in the ten frame to represent numbers from 1 to 9. Encourage them to count out loud as they place each counter. This hands-on activity will aid in developing their counting skills and number recognition. After completing the task, have students take turns showing their ten frames to the class and explaining the number they have represented. This will also foster communication skills and peer learning. Possible variations of the activity could include using different colored counters for odd and even numbers, or having students guess the number of counters hidden under a cloth based on the visible part of the ten frame.

Review and Goodbye: Ten Frames Fun! – Excellent work with numbers today! – Who can display number 9 on a ten frame? – Use counters to fill up to 9 slots on your frame. – Ten frames build our number sense. – Next class, we’ll count to 10! | Today’s class was focused on using ten frames to show numbers up to 9. As we wrap up, encourage the children to demonstrate their understanding by filling in a ten frame with 9 counters. Reinforce the concept that ten frames are a visual tool that helps us comprehend numbers and their relationships. Prepare the students for the next lesson by letting them know that they will be using these skills to count all the way to 10. For the activity, have different ten frames ready for students to interact with and provide guidance as needed. Possible activities include using different colored counters, playing a ‘fill the frame’ game, or matching number cards to filled ten frames.