Support your students in building early addition skills through a structured, predictable, and engaging math routine designed specifically for learners with autism and special needs.

This interactive Google Slides math routine uses ten frames, visual supports, and repeated practice structures to help students develop number sense, counting skills, and foundational addition understanding in a way that is accessible, consistent, and meaningful.

The routine is designed to be used daily, helping students build confidence through familiar structure and clear expectations.

🧩 What This Resource Includes

✔ Interactive Google Slides Lesson (Full Routine)

✔ Structured Math Schedule with Visual Supports

✔ Math Warm-Up Activities

• Name the number
• Spinner, dice, and ten frame visuals

✔ Math Songs Section

• Built-in slides to support engagement and transitions

✔ Explicit Teaching Slides (Math Class)

• Numbers 1–10 with visual supports

✔ Guided Practice (Ten Frame Addition)

• “Add to 1” through “Add to 10”
• Visual ten frames with counters
• Equation building (number + number = total)
• Interactive components (clickable / visual prompts)

✔ Independent/Structured Practice Ideas

• Desk work
• Worksheets
• File folder activities

✔ Math Game Integration

• Built-in options for reinforcement and engagement

🎨 Key Features

⭐ Visual-Based Instruction

Uses Boardmaker-style visuals and structured layouts to support comprehension

⭐ Consistent Routine Format

Each lesson follows the same predictable sequence:

1. Warm-Up
2. Songs
3. Instruction
4. Practice
5. Game

⭐ Ten Frame-Based Learning

Supports:

• One-to-one correspondence
• Counting
• Number composition
• Early addition fluency

⭐ Interactive & Engaging

• Clickable elements
• Visual prompts
• Movement between slides

⭐ Designed for Diverse Learners

Perfect for:

• Autism classrooms (ESN, SDC, ECSE)
• Students needing structured learning routines
• Early learners building foundational math skills

🎯 Skills Targeted

• Number identification (1–10)
• Counting and one-to-one correspondence
• Understanding addition as combining
• Using ten frames to solve problems
• Building early math fluency

👩‍🏫 How to Use

• Project during whole group instruction
• Use in small group instruction
• Incorporate into daily math routine
• Pair with manipulatives (counters, cubes, etc.)
• Assign digitally for independent practice (with support)

💡 Why Teachers Love This

✔ Reduces planning time

✔ Provides a ready-to-use routine

✔ Supports student engagement and regulation

✔ Builds independence through predictable structure

✔ Aligns with best practices for special education instruction

🧠 Perfect For

• Special Education Classrooms
• Autism Programs
• Preschool & Early Elementary
• Functional Academics
• Intervention Groups

💻 Format

• Google Slides (interactive)

💛 Created By

SpecialAmy Supports

NBCT | Special Education Teacher