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Make Ten Objects Practice Activities
Printable preschool and kindergarten activities help children build ten by counting objects, adding more, and seeing how small groups combine.
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Make Ten Objects — Look and MatchPrintable preschool and kindergarten activities help children build ten by counting objects, adding more, and seeing how small groups combine. This look and match worksheet provides a distinct, age-appropriate way to practise the same lesson.Preschool, KindergartenFree PDF preview
Make Ten Objects — Trace or ColorPrintable preschool and kindergarten activities help children build ten by counting objects, adding more, and seeing how small groups combine. This trace or color worksheet provides a distinct, age-appropriate way to practise the same lesson.Preschool, KindergartenFree PDF preview
Make Ten Objects — Sort and CirclePrintable preschool and kindergarten activities help children build ten by counting objects, adding more, and seeing how small groups combine. This sort and circle worksheet provides a distinct, age-appropriate way to practise the same lesson.Preschool, KindergartenFree PDF preview
Make Ten Objects — Complete or DrawPrintable preschool and kindergarten activities help children build ten by counting objects, adding more, and seeing how small groups combine. This complete or draw worksheet provides a distinct, age-appropriate way to practise the same lesson.Preschool, KindergartenFree PDF preview
Make Ten Objects — Use It in a Familiar ContextPrintable preschool and kindergarten activities help children build ten by counting objects, adding more, and seeing how small groups combine. This use it in a familiar context worksheet provides a distinct, age-appropriate way to practise the same lesson.Preschool, KindergartenFree PDF preview
Make Ten Objects — Gentle Mixed ReviewPrintable preschool and kindergarten activities help children build ten by counting objects, adding more, and seeing how small groups combine. This gentle mixed review worksheet provides a distinct, age-appropriate way to practise the same lesson.Preschool, KindergartenFree PDF previewPractice that builds confidence
Building ten with objects
These preschool and kindergarten addition worksheets help children understand the idea of making ten with real-looking objects. Children count a group, decide how many more are needed, and complete a set of ten using pictures they can point to, color, draw, or match.
The printable activities focus on early addition without rushing into abstract facts. Children practise counting accurately, noticing “how many are here” and “how many more,” and connecting object groups to number sentences that total 10.
Making ten is one of the most useful early addition ideas because ten is easy to see, count, and remember. On these worksheets, children work with pictured objects rather than only numerals. A child might see 6 apples and add 4 more, or count 8 stars and draw 2 to complete the group. The goal is to understand that two smaller groups can join to make 10.
From counting to addition
The activities move children from one-by-one counting toward part-part-whole thinking. They identify the first group, find the missing amount, and say the complete addition idea aloud: “7 and 3 make 10.” Some pages may use spaces, boxes, or grouped pictures to help children organize what they count. This supports early number bonds before children are expected to memorize addition facts.
A simple parent routine
At home, place ten small objects nearby, such as buttons, blocks, or cereal pieces. Have your child complete one worksheet item, then build the same problem with the objects. Ask, “How many do we have? How many more do we need to make ten?” Encourage touching or moving each object while counting, then have your child trace or write the matching number if the page includes it.
Classroom uses for teachers
Teachers can use these printables during small-group addition lessons, math centers, morning work, or extra practice after a hands-on ten-frame activity. They are especially helpful for observing whether children can count a set accurately, stop at ten, and explain the missing part. Pairing the worksheet with counters gives children a bridge between concrete objects and written addition.
Common errors to watch for
Young learners may recount the starting group incorrectly, add too many objects, or forget that the total must be exactly 10. Some children count the empty spaces instead of the objects, while others reverse the parts and think the answer changes. Gently return to the question: “What number are we trying to make?” Then count the whole set together to check.
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Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
These Make Ten Objects practice pages keep the focus clear: complete a group of ten and understand what was added. The visual format reduces guessing, while repeated examples build confidence with combinations such as 1 + 9, 2 + 8, 5 + 5, and 9 + 1. A child-friendly strategy is: count what you see, hold up fingers for how many more, then check that all together there are ten.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What does “make ten objects” mean for young children?
It means children look at a group of objects and figure out how many more objects are needed so the total becomes 10. For example, if there are 6 balloons, they add or identify 4 more.
Are these worksheets suitable for preschool as well as kindergarten?
Yes. Preschool children can use them with adult support, pointing to and counting the objects. Kindergarten children can begin connecting the pictures to addition facts and missing-number ideas.
Should children memorize the pairs that make 10?
Not at first. These worksheets are designed to help children see and build the pairs with objects. Memorization becomes easier after they have counted, drawn, and checked many examples.
What manipulatives work well with these printables?
Counters, cubes, buttons, mini erasers, cereal pieces, or small toys all work well. Children can copy each worksheet problem with real objects before writing or circling the answer.
How can I help if my child keeps adding too many objects?
Pause and restate the target: “We only want ten.” Have your child count the starting group, place one object at a time, and stop to recount the whole group after each added object.
Is this make ten objects worksheet free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this make ten objects worksheet as a PDF?
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Does this make ten objects worksheet include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.