Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to represent numbers 1–10 using ten frames by placing counters correctly and identifying missing counters, building number sense through hands-on practice.
Ten frames provide a clear visual structure to support counting, addition, and subtraction within ten, reinforcing foundational numeracy and confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Ten Frames
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Main Activity (Fill-the-Frame Game)
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Frame It to Ten: Session 1
Learning Objective
What Is a Ten Frame?
Why Use Ten Frames?
Teacher Demonstration
Guided Practice
Main Activity: Fill-the-Frame Game
Recording on Your Worksheet
Cool-Down Reflection
Script
Worksheet
Activity
Game
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will use ten frames to model and solve addition and subtraction problems within 10 by adding or removing counters and identifying sums and differences.
Using ten frames for operations builds conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction, strengthens number sense, and provides visual support for learners with IEP/504 needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Operations with Ten Frames
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Main Activity: Ten Frame Race Game
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Frame It to Ten: Session 2
Learning Objective
Addition with Ten Frames
Subtraction with Ten Frames
Guided Practice
Main Activity: Ten Frame Race Game
Recording on Your Worksheet
Cool-Down Reflection
Script
Activity
Worksheet
Game
Cool Down
