Engaging Ways to Teach Counting in 10s for Kids
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Helping Kids Master Counting in 10s
Learning to count in 10s is a really exciting step in a child's maths journey. It is often one of those "lightbulb moments" where numbers start to make sense. Once a child can count in 10s, they can suddenly reach 100 much faster than before! Our latest guide is here to make that process simple and fun for everyone involved.
This resource is a handy guide filled with different counting in 10s activities. We have focused on ideas that children can actually see, touch, and move. Instead of just looking at a list of numbers on a page, these ideas help kids understand that "30" actually means three groups of ten objects. It is designed for parents at home and teachers in the classroom who want to add a bit of spark to their daily maths sessions.
Who is this resource for?
Most children start learning this skill when they are around five or six years old. If your little one is just starting out with KS1 Maths Resources, this is the perfect place to begin. It is also a brilliant tool for older children who might need a bit of a refresher or more confidence with place value. We have kept the language clear and the steps easy to follow, so even the youngest learners can join in without feeling overwhelmed.
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What will children learn?
By using these counting in 10s activities, children will learn to spot patterns in numbers. They will start to notice that every number in the sequence ends in a zero. This is a huge help when they start learning about tens and ones later on. It also helps with basic money skills and even telling the time.
Children will also practise saying the names of the numbers clearly. To a five-year-old, "thirty" and "thirteen" can sound very similar! These activities help them distinguish between the two and feel confident calling out the right name. You can find more helpful tools like this in our Maths Practice section.
Practical tips for home or school
You do not need fancy equipment or expensive toys to teach this. Here are two of our favourite ways to get started:
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The 10p Challenge: This is one of the easiest counting in 10s activities to do at home. Give your child a small pile of 10p pieces and ask them to see how much "pocket money" they have. It feels like a game, but they are actually doing maths! If you are in a classroom, you can use plastic play coins to do the same thing.
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High-Five Counting: Every time you give a "double" high-five, you are using ten fingers. If you have a group of children, they can stand in a line and give each other high-fives as they count "10, 20, 30" together. It gets them moving and helps the information stick in their minds much better than sitting at a desk.
Matching the UK National Curriculum
In the UK, the National Curriculum suggests that children should be able to count in multiples of tens by the end of Year 1. These activities are designed to meet those goals in a way that feels like play rather than hard work. If you are looking for ideas for even younger children who are just starting with numbers 1 to 10, do have a look at our EYFS Activities too.
We hope these ideas give you plenty of inspiration to get started with your little learners today.
You are doing a fantastic job supporting your child's education, and we are here to help you every step of the way!
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