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Breaking Apart Teens

Teen Numbers Deep Dive

Day 117of 180
Week 24of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decompose teen numbers into 10 and additional ones

2

Verbalize number composition (e.g., '13 is 10 and 3 more')

3

Develop number sense with teen numbers

📖 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 we break down numbers to understand them better, wisdom comes from breaking down and understanding God's teachings

📦 Materials Needed

  • ten frames
  • counters
  • base-ten blocks
  • teen number cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Yesterday we built teen numbers, and today we'll explore how they're made.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how 12 is made with ten frames?
2Teaching (8 min)

Teen numbers are special! They're made of 10 and some extra ones.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Every teen number starts with 10
  • Then we add extra ones
  • 13 means 10 and 3 more
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How many is 10 plus 3?
  • What other teen numbers can we break apart?
3Activity: Teen Number Breakdown (10 min)
hands-on

Use base-ten blocks to show how teen numbers are constructed

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take one ten block
  2. Add matching number of ones
  3. Say 'This is 10 and [number] more'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 11-13

Challenge: Explore numbers up to 19

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review our teen number discoveries!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a teen number?
  • How do we break apart teen numbers?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a fun matching game with teen numbers

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Teen numbers can be confusing for young learners

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use physical manipulatives
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Make learning playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between 10-9 and 19

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child consistently saying '13 is 10 and 3 more'

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

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

Ready for Tomorrow?

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