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Building Teen Numbers

Teen Numbers Deep Dive

Day 116of 180
Week 24of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand teen numbers as 10 plus additional ones

2

Build teen numbers using ten frames

3

Develop patience and careful counting skills

📖 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 this verse shows wisdom comes from understanding, we're learning to understand numbers by breaking them down systematically

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Colored counters
  • Teen number cards
  • Base-ten blocks
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's 'Math All Around Us' celebration and introduce teen number exploration

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite math activity from yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce teen numbers as special combinations of 10 and extra ones

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Every teen number starts with 10
  • We add extra ones to 10 to make teen numbers
  • Teen numbers are more than 10 but less than 20
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me 13 using your ten frame?
  • How many counters do you need to make 15?
3Activity: Teen Number Construction (10 min)
hands-on

Students build teen numbers using ten frames and counters

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fill first ten frame completely with 10 counters
  2. Add additional counters in second ten frame to match number
  3. Count total number of counters
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer teen numbers, focus on 11-13

Challenge: Have student create and describe their own teen number combinations

4Closing (3 min)

Recap teen number learning and celebrate discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about teen numbers today?
  • Which teen number was most fun to build?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how to break apart teen numbers into 10 and ones

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Teen numbers can be challenging for young learners. Patient, hands-on exploration is key.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use colorful counters to maintain engagement
  • Praise effort and careful counting
  • Let child explore and make mistakes
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing teen number order, miscounting beyond 10

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent understanding that teen numbers always include 10 plus extra

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Teen Number Song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • BibleMouse Printables Library teen number worksheets

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