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Partners of 9 and 10

Number Bonds to 10

Day 88of 180
Week 18of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Identify all number bond combinations for 9 and 10

2

Quickly recall partners that make 9 and 10

3

Develop joy in mathematical discovery

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 18:15 (WEB)

Just as we seek to understand number partnerships, we seek to understand God's wisdom

📦 Materials Needed

  • two-color counters
  • number bond mat
  • pencil
  • worksheet

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather at math area and review previous day's number bonds

💭 Review Question: What number bonds did we learn yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce partners of 9 and 10 using counters

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When we make 9, what two numbers can we use?
  • How many different ways can we make 10?
  • Let's discover all the combinations together!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me a way to make 9?
  • What happens if we move some counters?
3Activity: Number Bond Treasure Hunt (10 min)
game

Students find all possible number bonds for 9 and 10

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out two-color counters
  2. Make groups of 9 and 10
  3. Record different combinations on number bond mat
  4. Share discoveries with parent
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus only on 10's partners

Challenge: Time how quickly partners can be recalled

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate mathematical discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite number bond today?
  • How many ways can we make 10?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a new game with our number bonds!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Number bonds help children understand part-whole relationships in mathematics

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiasm when exploring numbers
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Make learning playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if they can't immediately recall bonds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasing speed and confidence in number combinations

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets
  • Sing number bond songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

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