Grade 1

Number bonds to 10

Use small number pairs that join to make 10 so children see friendly combinations clearly.

Category: Number Sense & Math Thinking 7 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Keep the pairs visible with beads, counters, or fingers. This supports later addition without feeling abstract.

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1 and 9

make 10

Join both parts and count all.

Example: 1 and 9 make 10.

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4 and 6

make 10

Use counters to check the pair.

Example: 4 and 6 make 10.

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7 and 3

make 10

Notice another way to make 10.

Example: 7 and 3 make 10.

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