Counting by tens Quiz for students
Different techniques of teaching to count by 10
Counting by tens is an important skill for children to learn as it helps them understand place value and the base-10 number system. It is also a crucial foundation for other math skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Here are some ideas for engaging children in counting by tens activities:
- Number Line Hopscotch: Create a hopscotch grid using numbers in increments of 10 (e.g., 10, 20, 30, etc.). Have the child hop on each number, counting aloud as they go. You can also have them skip count by 10s (e.g., 10, 20, 30, 40) as they hop from one number to the next.
- Ten Frames: Use a ten frame, which is a grid of 10 squares, to help children visualize and count by tens. Start by filling in the frame with a certain number of objects (e.g., 10 marbles). Have the child count the objects and then remove them one by one, counting backwards as they go. You can also have the child try to fill in the ten frame with a different number of objects (e.g., 7 marbles) and have them figure out how many more they need to make it a multiple of 10.
- Counting with Base-10 Blocks: Use base-10 blocks, also known as place value blocks, to help children understand the concept of place value and count by tens. Start by having the child build a stack of 10 ones blocks. Then, have them add another block on top to represent 10 tens. Have the child count the total number of blocks (e.g., “11 blocks”) and then remove the ones block, counting backwards as they go. You can also have the child build stacks of 100 and 1000 and practice counting by hundreds and thousands.
- Ten-Frame Card Game: Create a set of cards with numbers in increments of 10 (e.g., 10, 20, 30, etc.) and have the child draw a card and say the number out loud. You can also have the child place the card in a ten frame to help them visualize the number. For added challenge, you can have the child draw two cards and add the numbers together, counting by tens as they go.
- Skip Counting Songs: Singing songs is a fun and interactive way to help children learn to count by tens. There are many skip counting songs available online or you can make up your own. Here is an example: “Skip counting by tens, it’s so much fun. Let’s count to one hundred, one, two, three, four. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100. Skip counting by tens, it’s so much fun.”
By incorporating these activities into your child’s routine, they will have fun while learning to count by tens and build a strong foundation for future math skills.