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Text card
1 and 9
make 10
Join both parts and count all.
Example: 1 and 9 make 10.
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
Keep the pairs visible with beads, counters, or fingers. This supports later addition without feeling abstract.
Read and think
Open one card at a time, read the text together, and use the audio button when hearing the line once helps.
Read and think
Text card
4 and 6
make 10
Use counters to check the pair.
Example: 4 and 6 make 10.
Read and think
Text card
7 and 3
make 10
Notice another way to make 10.
Example: 7 and 3 make 10.
Try a worksheet next
These printables match this lesson's stage and theme, so a child can move from screen practice to calm hands-on work.
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A Grade 1 worksheet for building and checking number bonds to 10.
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