Ten-frame worksheets
Draw dots in a ten frame to show a number, or find how many more make ten. Choose worksheet options below.
How to use this worksheet
- Say the printed number together. Point to the five spaces in the top row.
- Draw one dot in each space, filling the top row before the bottom row. In make-ten practice, keep the given dots and fill the empty spaces.
- Count the completed frame. In make-ten practice, write how many new dots were added.
Choose your practice
Show all five quantities from 1–5 or 6–10, or complete five partially filled frames to make ten. New practice sheet changes the order or starting quantities; the preview, PDF and key keep the same version.
Use counters on the printed frame first if drawing is difficult. Keep one counter or dot per space.
Changing the practice level creates a fresh version. For another sheet at the same level, use the New practice sheet button. Save the settings link or add the sheet to a pack to keep that version. Tracing keeps the same correct forms and varies their arrangement or path lengths.
Age guidance is approximate. Print on A4 or US Letter paper. The instructor key follows the same worksheet options and paper size.
Plan a short session
Combine this skill with related practice in the Build a whole to ten lesson starter. Review its worksheets before adding them to your pack.
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Questions about this activity
How should a ten frame be filled?
Put one dot or counter in each space, filling the top row before the bottom row. Count the filled spaces to check the quantity. Each row holds five and the complete frame holds ten.
What is the make-ten practice asking the child to do?
Keep the dots already shown, fill the remaining empty spaces, and write how many new dots were added. The answer is the number added, rather than the final total of ten.
Can I use counters instead of drawing dots?
Yes. Place one counter per space and check the quantity together. You can record the answer afterward. Counters let the child practise representing quantities before drawing is comfortable.
Age labels are approximate guidance. Choose practice that suits the child. See printing help for A4, US Letter, colour and black-and-white settings, or browse other activities.