Breaking Down 10 - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - 0 & 10
In the "Breaking Down 10" lesson, preschool students will embark on an exciting journey to understand and master the concept of the number 10. This lesson is a fundamental part of the "Counting to 10" unit, focusing on two engaging activities: the "Building with 10 Worksheet" and the "10 Dimes Worksheet. "
Through the "Building with 10 Worksheet," students will learn how to visually and physically represent the number 10 using various objects. This activity not only enhances their counting skills but also improves their ability to recognize patterns and relationships between numbers. Meanwhile, the "10 Dimes Worksheet" introduces students to the concept of value and equivalence, teaching them how ten dimes make up the equivalent of one dollar, thereby laying the groundwork for basic financial literacy and mathematical operations involving the number 10.
Understanding the number 10 is crucial for young learners as it serves as the foundation for the decimal system, which is a cornerstone of mathematics. By grasping this concept early on, students will be better prepared for more complex mathematical concepts and operations in the future.
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Activity 1 / Building with 10 Worksheet
Counting numbers does not have to be difficult at all, and you can easily use this simple worksheet to show your kids how. With some practice and your guidance, your children will soon become better at counting numbers. In this printout, ask your kids to count each of the groups of stacked objects. Help them count to make sure that they are counting correctly. Then, circle the groups that are stacked in tens.
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Activity 2 / 10 Dimes Worksheet
Before starting this worksheet, you might want to get your students ready for the task by asking them to count as high up as they can. The objects in this printout are ones that your kindergartners are definitely already familiar with, and they are stacked in groups that your kids should be able to already count up to by now. Look at the picture with your students and help them count the dimes. Then, circle the groups of coins that have 10 dimes.
