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Filling the Ten Frame

Ten is Special

Day 62of 180
Week 13of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and fill a ten frame

2

Count objects accurately to ten

3

Understand ten as a complete set

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 90:12

“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

— Psalm 90:12 (WEB)

Just as we learn to count and understand numbers, we learn to value each day God gives us

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frame
  • Small counters (buttons, beans, or small blocks)
  • Number cards 0-10
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review our counting from yesterday.

💭 Review Question: How many fingers do you have on both hands?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll explore the special number ten using a ten frame. A ten frame helps us see how numbers work together.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Ten is a complete number - just like God's perfect plan
  • We can fill our ten frame just like God fills our day with love
  • Counting helps us understand God's wonderful world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you count to ten?
  • What things come in groups of ten?
3Activity: Ten Frame Treasure Hunt (6 min)
hands-on

Fill the ten frame with counters, matching number cards

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take your ten frame
  2. Choose a number card
  3. Place that many counters in the frame
  4. Count together to check
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child place counters

Challenge: Have child select and place counters independently

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our ten frame success!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about ten today?
  • How many spaces are in a ten frame?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how God's Ten Commandments show His perfect love

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Ten frames help children visualize number relationships

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make counting fun
  • Use positive encouragement
  • Let child explore at their own pace
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping counters in the frame, accurate counting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about counting, ability to place counters carefully

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library ten frame worksheets
  • Sing counting songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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