This engaging activity helps students develop a strong foundation in addition and subtraction by practicing missing addends. By visually representing numbers on tens frames, students can easily identify the missing part of a number equation.

Key Benefits of This Activity:

• Visual Learning: Tens frames provide a concrete visual representation of numbers, making it easier for students to understand the concept of addition and subtraction.
• Critical Thinking: As students fill in the missing addends, they develop critical thinking skills by analyzing the number relationships within the tens frame.
• Problem-Solving: This activity encourages students to use problem-solving strategies to determine the missing number, fostering their ability to think logically.
• Number Sense: By working with tens frames, students develop a deeper understanding of number relationships, place value, and the concept of ten.
• Confidence Building: As students successfully complete the activity, they gain confidence in their math abilities, motivating them to continue learning.

This activity is perfect for reinforcing math skills in a fun and interactive way. It can be used in the classroom or at home to support student learning and development.

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