- Definition
A ten frame is a grid of ten boxes, often two rows of five, that helps kids understand numbers up to ten by filling in the boxes with counters. For example, if you put seven counters in, your child can easily see that three boxes are empty to make ten.
ten frame is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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