What is a Ten Frame?
A ten frame is a special box with 10 squares that helps us count!
We'll start with just the first row (2 squares) to count up to 3. It's like putting little toys in boxes to see how many we have!
How to Count on a Ten Frame
1️⃣ Point to each square as you count
2️⃣ Put one thing in each square
3️⃣ Count how many squares are filled
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Counting Puppies
Let's count how many puppies are in the ten frame:
How many puppies do you see? 1
Example 2: Apple Counting Game
Click the squares to add or remove apples. Count how many apples there are!
Apples: 0
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it physical: Use real objects like buttons or cereal pieces to fill a homemade ten frame (draw one on paper!)
- Sing while counting: Make up a simple counting song with your child as they point to each square
- Connect to daily life: "Let's count your stuffed animals - can we put them in our ten frame boxes?"