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Thinking sheet · Math and science
Ways to Make Ten
Draw groups of bugs, dots or monsters to show different ways to make 10.
- Grades
- K–2
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Topic
- Math and science
- Kids practice
- number bonds to 10, addition, drawing groups
What kids do
“Ten bees are buzzing around. How many ways can you split them up?”
- ___ + ___ = 10
- ___ + ___ = 10
- ___ + ___ = 10
- ___ + ___ = 10
- Challenge: make 10 with three groups
How to run it
- Draw quick shapes (dots, tiny bees) rather than detailed pictures.
- Use two colors to show the two groups.
- Counters help kids check.
Talk about it
- How many ways did you find?
- Is 3 + 7 the same as 7 + 3?
- How do you know you found them all?
Take it further
Do the same for 20.
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