⭐ Make a Ten (Friends of Ten / Combinations for Ten) Addition Math Games for Kindergarten and 1st Grade give students hands-on practice with combinations for ten while helping them build addition fluency and number sense. These engaging games make learning math fun, perfect for centers, small groups, or independent practice, and save teachers time with ready-to-use activities.

✨ Why it matters
Combinations for ten, also called friends of ten or Make a Ten, help students see number relationships and build a strong foundation for addition and subtraction. Understanding these combinations supports flexible mental math strategies and confident problem-solving.

✨ How it helps
These low-prep, high-engagement games make practicing combinations for ten interactive and meaningful. Students strengthen addition skills while gaining confidence with their friends of ten.

✨ Ways to use

• Math centers for independent or partner practice
• Small group instruction for targeted support
• Early finishers activities for extra practice
• Flexible practice for intervention or enrichment

✨ What’s included

• One Back and Forth game for practicing combinations for ten
• Two Capture 4 games, one for addition and one for subtraction
• One Scoot activity for extending combinations for ten to add 2-digit and 1-digit numbers
• Teacher notes explaining combinations for ten strategies for addition and subtraction
• Tips for extending combinations for ten to multi-digit addition

Teachers love how flexible these games are for centers, small groups, or independent practice, making addition practice engaging and effective for all learners.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thanks for a great resource. I love how comprehensive this product is, covering one, and two, digit addition and subtraction equations, with plenty of task cards included and fun games to practise the making ten strategy." Perrine G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students love playing these games. I appreciated that you could just print and use it without cutting out anything." Paula W.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students need a lot of repetition and what better way to achieve that than games. They play the games over and over and are becoming more fluent in their skills." Anastasia B.

STANDARDS ALIGNMENT

TEKS MA.1.3.D The student is expected to: apply basic fact strategies to add and subtract within 20, including making 10 and decomposing a number leading to a 10.

CCSS 1.OA.C.6 Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as...making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14).

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