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Cover of Ten Frames
Early Maths & CountingEarly Maths Book 5Nursery & Reception · ages 3–5

Ten Frames

How many are full? How many are empty?

Fill the ten frame, count and write, match ten frames to numerals. Numbers to 10 as groups of 5 and 10.

  • 6 pages A4 portrait
  • 4 activity pages
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Sample pages

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Inside this book

  • Page 3Fill the Ten Frame
  • Page 4Count and Write
  • Page 5Match the Ten Frame
  • Page 6Extra Ten Frame Practice

Notes for grown-ups

Reproduced from page 2 of the book so you can read it before printing.

Using ten frames to understand numbers to 10, counting, and matching quantities to numerals.

How to use

  • Fill: Draw or place counters in the ten frame to show the number.
  • Count: Count the dots in the ten frame and write the number.
  • Match: Draw a line to match the ten frame to the correct numeral.
  • Talk about how many spaces are full and how many are empty.
  • Celebrate every correct ten frame!

Tips

  •  Ten frames help children see numbers as groups of 5 and 10.
  •  Use counters, stickers or crayons to fill the frames.
  •  Great for number sense and early addition.

Activities included

  •  Fill the ten frame
  •  Count and write
  •  Match ten frames to numerals
  •  Extra practice

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