Rainbow Ten Frames

The Rainbow Ten Frames set is an essential resource for teaching foundational maths concepts, including counting, addition, subtraction, number bonds, doubling, halving, and multiplication. This set includes 10 magnetic ten frames and 100 coloured counters, allowing students to visually represent numbers up to 10 and beyond. Each ten frame is a 2 x 5 rectangular grid that helps illustrate the relationship between numbers, turning abstract concepts into tangible learning experiences. The magnetic feature of the frames ensures easy manipulation on any magnetic surface, making this set perfect for both individual and group activities, while enhancing interactive learning. Ideal for Pre-Primary to Year 1 students, this set supports both visual and kinaesthetic learning styles.

Educational Benefits:

• Helps students develop a strong understanding of number relationships and operations through hands-on practice.
• Encourages visual tracking of numbers, improving numeracy skills and supporting the development of counting, addition, and subtraction.
• Supports visual and kinaesthetic learners by engaging them in a tactile, interactive maths experience.
• Facilitates the exploration of more complex mathematical concepts beyond 10, such as doubling, halving, and multiplication.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the ten frames and counters for counting practice, asking students to fill the frames and write down the corresponding number.
• Illustrate addition and subtraction by adding or removing counters from the frames (e.g., œWhat happens when we add 3 counters to a frame of 5?).
• Explore number bonds to 10 by using the counters, such as 6 + 4 or 3 + 7.
• Introduce doubling and halving by having students double the number of counters on the frame or split them evenly.
• Help students visualise basic multiplication by grouping counters into sets within the ten frames, reinforcing times tables.

Information:

• Ages: Ideal for Pre-Primary to Year 1 students.
• Measurements: Set includes 10 magnetic ten frames and 100 coloured counters.