Make 10 with Addition (Tens Frame)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do ten frames help kindergarteners make 10?
A ten frame is a 2-by-5 grid that shows how many spaces are filled and empty. A make 10 addition worksheet lets children count dots, see number bonds to 10, and complete sums such as 6 + 4 = 10.
What number pairs add up to 10 for kindergarten?
The number bonds to 10 are 0 + 10, 1 + 9, 2 + 8, 3 + 7, 4 + 6, and 5 + 5, along with their reversed pairs. Practice these combinations visually using ten frame addition printables.
How do you teach the make-ten strategy with counters?
Place seven counters on a ten frame and ask how many empty boxes remain. Add three more counters to fill the frame, then write 7 + 3 = 10. Repeat with other addition facts within 10.
Why is making 10 important for early addition?
Knowing combinations that make ten supports mental math, number sense, and later addition within 20. Kindergarten ten frame worksheets help children move from counting objects toward recognizing part-part-whole relationships.