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Quick Tens: Speed Challenge

Ten More, Ten Less

Day 74of 180
Week 15of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Quickly identify numbers that are 10 more or 10 less than a given number

2

Use mental math strategies to add or subtract 10

3

Develop confidence in number sense and mathematical thinking

📖 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 numbers requires practice and wisdom, spiritual growth comes through learning and applying God's teachings

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hundred chart
  • Number cards (0-100)
  • Timer or stopwatch
  • Pencil and paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review what we learned about tens yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how to subtract 10 from a number?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we're going to play a fun game that helps us become math champions by quickly finding numbers that are 10 more or 10 less!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When we add 10, the tens digit goes up by 1
  • When we subtract 10, the tens digit goes down by 1
  • We can use the hundred chart to help us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens to 34 when we add 10?
  • How can we quickly find 10 less than 57?
3Activity: Quick Tens Speed Challenge (12 min)
game

A fast-paced game to practice finding 10 more and 10 less

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a number card from the pile
  2. Set the timer for 2 minutes
  3. Quickly write down the number that is 10 more and 10 less
  4. Keep track of how many you can do correctly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use numbers between 10-50

Challenge: Use larger numbers or add time pressure

4Closing (3 min)

Let's celebrate our math skills and thank God for helping us learn!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about adding and subtracting 10?
  • How can we use our math skills to help others?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore numbers that come before, after, and between!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Mental math strategies are crucial for developing number sense

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use positive encouragement
  • Make the game feel like play, not work
  • Help child see mistakes as learning opportunities
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused when crossing tens (like 29 to 39)

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in quickly identifying 10 more or 10 less

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a hundred chart poster
  • Play 'Ten More, Ten Less' with family game night
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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