These Ten Frame Puzzles help teach kids number concepts. Kids will put the puzzles together to make the 10 frames complete.
To prepare the ten frame puzzles:
Print out the ten frame puzzles. Cut the ten frame puzzles like the photo shown below. The puzzles have two different pictures on them, so be sure to separate those. For example, if you print out the Farm set, each 10 frame has cows and pigs. Cut the puzzles so that one puzzle piece is all cows and the other puzzle piece is all pigs.
The first ten frame has 1 square separated from the rest (1+9).
The second ten frame has 2 squares separated from the rest (2+8).
The third ten frame has 3 squares separated from the rest (3+7).
Etc.
I have also included one page of ten frames that have only one picture (for example, only pigs), and you could print out multiple pages of that set and cut them apart the same way as described above. (See photo.) This page is only included in case some people prefer it. You don’t need to print it if you are planning to use the other 10 frames.
The last sheet has a blank 10 frame grid. Print extra copies of this page so that you have 10 blank ten frame grids. Have children place their puzzles on the grid as they put them together.
How to use the ten frame puzzles:
Children will put these 10 frames together like a puzzle. It’s a number puzzle where they will make 10 each time. Mix up the pieces and spread them out so children can see all of the choices. Each puzzle has two pieces. Have them select one and find a piece that will fit in the “missing” space. For example, if a puzzle is missing 4 squares of the 10 frame, it should be filled with a puzzle piece that has 4 squares.
When my preschool students played this game, some kids were able to put them together quickly, and for other kids, it was more of a challenge (but a good challenge).
Download the 10 Frame Puzzles:
Note: This is a free printable, just click to download.
More puzzles with different themes and holidays will be added to this page in the future.
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thank you! these are great!
These are wonderful, as are you!! Sorry you’ve had such a wild month so far. It’s great to hear how others rally around when we need help! Thank you you for sharing your great kid friendly ideas!!
Thank you, Judi!
These are great! Thank you so much! I was looking for another way to show addition to my littles.
Glad you like it, Lori!
Thank you sooooo much. They will love the dinosaurs!!!
So glad you are ok. Unbelievable that tornadoes hit so close together. Happy you are back! Love these newsletters!
Lynda
Asheville, NC
Thank you, Lynda!
So sorry am replying late I just saw the mail. It’s a pity you had to experience this. Am happy you are ok. Keep doing good.
Thanks!
Brilliant idea. I had never thought of them making a 10 frame book. They could even do this with dot markers. Thanks
I would like a full set of each because we do 0 +10=10
And 10+0=10
Kathy, thanks for the suggestion. I’ll be sure to add that to all future sets, and will put on my to-do list to go back and add to these as well.
Thank you so much. These are wonderful!
Once again, thank you for your hard work and commitment to your profession. I just want to say how happy I am you and your family are well. It must not be easy for you to see such destruction.
Thank you, Pam!
Thank you for your ideas and activities. I love using them. I am glad that you are o.k. .
hi Karen I am so glad that you and the your house are in one piece. Its so nice to hear how people come together in a terrible time like that. Glad your back.
These are great! Thanks for sharing!!
Dear Karen!
So glad that you are ok no problem with tthe turbado but sorry for the effects around.
Thank you very much for the free puzzle frame that are quite helpful for the children/ teachers.