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Ten and Some More

Extending to Fifteen

Day 146of 180
Week 30of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand teen numbers as 10 plus additional ones

2

Use ten frames to represent numbers 11-15

3

Develop curiosity about mathematical patterns

📖 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 building on a foundation, wisdom begins with understanding God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Counting cubes or buttons
  • Number cards 11-15
  • Blank paper
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather at the table and review previous day's number work

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how many were in our story problem yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing teen numbers as 10 plus more

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at our ten frame - this is our 'home base' of 10
  • When we add more, we start with 10 and count on
  • 11 is 10 plus 1 more
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when we add more to 10?
  • Can you count and show me 11 on the ten frame?
3Activity: Teen Number Exploration (6 min)
hands-on

Use ten frames to build and understand numbers 11-15

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fill the first ten frame completely
  2. Add extra cubes to show 'more than 10'
  3. Count total cubes to confirm the number
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 11-12 only

Challenge: Have child create their own number stories with teen numbers

4Closing (3 min)

Review teen number concepts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a teen number special?
  • Can you show me 13 on your ten frame?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice counting all the way to 15!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Teen numbers can be confusing for young learners. Emphasize 10 as a base.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use physical manipulatives
  • Make it playful and stress-free
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between 13, 14, 15 - use visual aids

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child consistently using ten frame to represent numbers

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a teen number poster using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing counting songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

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