When addition doesn’t make sense, students need to see it.

This visual math intervention resource teaches students to solve addition problems within 10 using ten frames through a structured I Do, We Do, You Do approach.

Build addition understanding using ten frames.

This resource helps students solve addition problems within 10 by filling and reading ten frames, making numbers visual and easier to understand.

Designed for math intervention, this strategy supports students who struggle with traditional methods by breaking addition into clear, structured steps.

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🧠 How It Works

Students learn through a gradual release model:

• I Do – Model how to fill and read ten frames

• We Do – Guided practice with support

• You Do – Independent problem solving

• Create Your Own – Open-ended application

This structure builds confidence while reinforcing understanding.

📄 What’s Included

• Modeled example page (color)

• Guided practice pages

• Independent practice pages

• Open-ended template page

• Problems within 10 for accessible learning

• Number reference strip (0–9) on every practice page

✏️ Built-In Number Support

Each practice page includes a 0–9 number reference strip to support students who:

• Reverse numbers

• Struggle with number formation

• Need consistent visual reminders

• Benefit from reduced cognitive load

This makes the resource especially helpful for dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and early learners.

🎯 Skills Supported

• Addition within 10

• Representing numbers using ten frames

• Understanding quantity and structure

• Connecting visual models to equations

• Building foundational number sense

🧩 How to Use

• Use in small groups or 1:1 intervention

• Pair with your existing curriculum

• Use for reteaching, review, or centers

• Provide teacher-selected problems or allow flexible use

💡 Why This Works

Ten frames help students see how numbers are built.

Instead of counting randomly, students learn to recognize structure, making addition easier to understand and remember.

Standards Alignment:

This resource supports the following Common Core standards:

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.1

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.2

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.6

This resource is designed for math intervention and may also support foundational skills for students working below grade level.

🔗 Build a Complete Math Support System

Pair this with other K&K Studios resources:

• Number Sense → Build number understanding step-by-step

• Guided Math Practice → Make abstract concepts concrete

• Skip Counting & Number Sense → Strengthen foundational skills

All resources are designed to work together to move students from confusion → understanding → confidence.

💡 Math Isn’t Just About Numbers…

Many learners with dyscalculia also struggle with executive functioning (memory, sequencing, task completion).

• Executive Function Toolkit → Support planning and organization

• Homework ends in frustration? → Homework Completion Toolkit

• Transitions feel like a battle? → Transitions Toolkit

• Task Initiation Tools → Reduce frustration and avoidance

✨ These supports make math feel more manageable.

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