50 Ten Frame Activity Cards

Maximise the use of ten frames with this dynamic set of 50 Ten Frame Activity Cards. Designed to enhance early number understanding, these double-sided laminated cards provide a variety of engaging, teacher-led and student-centred tasks that make maths accessible and fun. Topics covered include counting, number bonds, addition, subtraction, bridging, equal sharing, skip counting, and early multiplication and division. On one side, teachers will find learning objectives, suggested resources, and detailed procedures. The reverse side features high-quality visual examples and layout ideas, supporting independent learning and group instruction. These cards are ideal for promoting fluency, problem-solving, and mathematical language in classrooms from Foundation to Year 2. Their reusable design ensures durability and value, supporting repeated use in individual, group, and rotational settings.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds strong foundations in number sense using structured ten frame representations.
• Reinforces addition and subtraction strategies such as bridging and partitioning.
• Supports visual and symbolic connections between quantities and numerals.
• Encourages mathematical reasoning through modelling and problem-solving tasks.

Classroom Ideas:

• Incorporate into maths rotations with ten frame manipulatives and counters.
• Use laminated cards with dry-erase markers for interactive student responses.
• Pair with number talks or small group instruction for strategy development.
• Encourage students to create their own ten frame problems based on visuals.

Information:

• Ages: Recommended for ages 4+ years
• Includes: 50 double-sided laminated activity cards and contents checklist