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Make Ten First: The Power Strategy

Addition Within 20: Count On and Make Ten

Day 37of 180
Week 8of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to 'make ten' when adding numbers within 20

2

Demonstrate ability to break numbers to create ten-based addition

3

Develop problem-solving confidence in math

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)

Just as understanding builds wisdom, breaking numbers into tens helps build mathematical understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Linking cubes
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • BibleMouse Math Manipulatives Kit
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse math adventure begins! Today we'll learn a special math strategy that makes adding numbers easier.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about adding numbers yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Let's explore how breaking numbers into tens makes addition simpler!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When adding numbers, look for ways to make ten first
  • Example: 8 + 5 can become (8 + 2) + 3
  • Making ten first helps us calculate faster
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find a way to make ten?
  • How many more do we need to reach ten?
3Activity: Ten Frame Treasure Hunt (12 min)
hands-on

Use ten frames to visualize making ten

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place cubes on ten frames
  2. Find combinations that create ten
  3. Practice adding by making ten first
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cubes, focus on smaller numbers

Challenge: Create word problems using make-ten strategy

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our math discoveries!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What strategy did we learn today?
  • Why is making ten helpful?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore double ten frames to see teen numbers

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Making ten is a foundational strategy for mental math

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use physical manipulatives
  • Celebrate small victories
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find breaking numbers challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to recognize number combinations that make ten

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Make Ten' game using playing cards
  • Draw pictures showing ten-making strategies

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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