Next week we will continue our study of composing and decomposing the number ten. Through our studies we have explored odd and even, balanced across the equal sign, subitized on ten frames, and looked for related facts. Here are some activities I have prepared for our learning next week. I will create these with the students but wanted to be able to share what the finished products will look like.
First we will make a class chart. (Circle Map) As we build the number ten using two colors of snap cubes to explore the number ten we will write a matching equation. (More on circle maps)
The next activity will organize our related facts so we can analyze what is happening to the addends.
Finally we will use our strategies to find the missing addend in a game called mystery number. It is important that students see the answer to a problem both at the beginning of the equation as well as at the end. This aids in their understanding the relationship of numbers.
Students will solve their own mystery number page by coloring in what they know to find out what they need to know.
As much as I love teaching math, I equally love when students get their thinking down in writing. It just fills me with happiness when I can see their thoughts!
It was time to update our class bulletin board in the hall so I wanted to have students create an all about me gallery. We began with directed draw self portraits. Once those were complete, we added sentences about ourselves. This lesson was about writing complete sentences, using the entire line, spacing out each word, and sounding out our unknown words.
What better subject to write about than our own selves!
I learned that some love helping animals. Some students enjoy swimming while others would rather be playing minecraft. Some girls love to do cartwheels and flips. A couple boys are amazing runners and can jump very high! Riveting stuff!!!
I love to motivate students to write quality pieces by using art! I find that while they create the work of art, they have time to gather their thoughts and organize their thinking on a subject. It helps students to elevate their efforts. If you want to make a fun self portrait gallery in your class or school, this activity came out of my Fall Art and Writing Pack.

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Thanks so much for the lesson 10 activities! lots of great learning opportunities.
~Laura
love the making 10s! I totally need some kids that need to still practice this…
We are starting making 10 next week. Thanks so much for sharing your creative ideas! I am inspired!
Thank you for the making ten freebie! I will be using this next week to extend their learning! This is perfect for centers! Thanks again for sharing!
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Thank you. These activities are wonderful!
Wow – what an incredible resource! Thank you so much for the Making Ten freebie – this is perfect for my kiddos 🙂
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Love the freebie!! Can't wait to put it into action with my funny new firsties. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing these freebies with us! I always love your posts about math! You rock!
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I could reach through the computer and squeeze you! This is so well organized and thought out. I am super excited to use your freebie with my kiddos!! THANK YOU for being so good and helping so many other children with what you share.
As I was reading, I was planning in my head how I was going to get on my computer and make the pages for the kids to do. Thanks for saving me the time! 🙂 I love all of these ideas!
Kelly
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Thank you, this is perfect review for my class!
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I was looking for something like this! Thank you for sharing!
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Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and work! This is exactly what I needed!
Brilliant as always; thank you!! Pinned and shared.
These are wonderful!
Thanks for the fabulous freebie!
I love your making ten mystery activity!!! Thanks for the freebie!
Thanks for sharing all your great ideas! We made our "All About Me" portraits and writing last week- they turned out so cute. I can't wait to use some of these fantastic math ideas this week.
I have recently begun following your blog and I have to say you have totally inspired me in every way possible. I don't know how you come up with such creative ways to teach. I am in awe of your talent as a teacher. PLEASE keep it coming!
We are doing All About Me Writings this week. Do you mind sharing the writing paper that you used as we will be doing something similar to this and this would be great to use.
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You are awesome, I will be using your ten frame lesson and activities very soon!!! I'm so excited!!!
Thanks a bunch for the making 10 freebies! They'll be perfect!!
Thank you for the wonderful freebies! I love your blog and reading about your classroom adventures!
What a great post! Thanks for the freebies! 🙂
Thank you so much!!
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I love the Making 10 activities! Thank you for sharing!!
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This is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing the templates on the ten blocks!
Wow!! This is perfect!! Thank you!!