Six needs four to make ten
Explore ten-frame studio through models, conversation, and hands-on discovery. Find the missing part to ten using a structured frame of two rows of five.
What children will practice.
Find the missing part to ten using a structured frame of two rows of five.
Ideas to explore.
Connect a model with a physical or paper representation. Invite learners to show what they notice and explain a relationship; an adult can read the directions and record their words.
A model to discuss
Six given counters fill one row of five and one extra space. Four spaces remain. Add four: 6 + 4 = 10. Point to the same four before naming the equation.
An adult can read the prompt. Learners may arrange, draw, point, or explain. Full teaching directions and answer keys are in the free adult classroom.
From a model to a little discovery.
The starter guide includes a worked example, teaching steps, misconceptions, access supports, alternate representations, an off-screen extension, and a check for understanding.
Use Glow Math & Logic as an practice companion. The printable lesson also works away from a screen. Full teaching materials are included with a paid adult account.
Choose by readiness and prior teaching. Lesson drafts include proposed grade placement; starter guides are flexible workshop introductions.
Original native starter guide. Its themes overlap with the grade-based lessons; use it as a flexible introduction.