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Make Ten Challenge
Suggested ages: 4–6; younger children may need a reader
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Instructions & usage
A handful of counters. A little discovery. Fill the ten frames and notice what is missing.
Make Ten Challenge is a solo completion challenge. Complete all six frames. Count each one again to check.
Players: 1 · Time: about 8 minutes · Equipment: Pencils.
How to play
- An adult can read the rules. Count the dots in each frame.
- Draw more dots in the empty boxes until the frame has TEN.
- Write how many dots you added on the line.
- Complete all six frames. Count each one again to check.
Example of a turn
A frame with 6 dots needs 4 more dots.
Scoring and finishing
Write how many dots you added on the line. Complete all six frames. Count each one again to check.
At home and in the classroom
Print one sheet per child. A helper can read the directions first and check the completed challenge afterwards. Use the number choices to practise explaining a calculation, rather than rewarding speed alone.
Try a variation
Complete the challenge with a helper first, then try it independently.
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What you’ll need
Pencils
Make the most of it
A frame with 6 dots needs 4 more dots.
Printing tips
Check the file’s paper size and print one test page. Choose “fit” if edges are clipped.
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