Number Bonds to 10 — Interactive Lesson (Ages 5–6)

How many more make 10? This 31-slide interactive lesson helps young children learn number bonds to 10 through objects, sentences and ten frames.

Learning Number Bonds to 10 in Year 1 Maths

Children develop a deep understanding of number bonds, recognising how numbers combine to form a total, and connect them to addition and subtraction. They build up from smaller totals by placing carrots, cookies and oranges into two boxes, complete sentences such as “four and one makes five”, work out how many more bananas make a total, and use ten frames to find how many more counters make 10.

What’s Included

• 31-slide interactive lesson on number bonds to 10
• Learning objectives on representing bonds and linking them to addition and subtraction
• Drag-and-drop tasks placing objects into two boxes
• Sentence completion in numerals and words
• Ten-frame questions and a review quiz with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds a secure understanding of how numbers combine
• Moves from concrete objects to ten frames and numerals
• Connects number bonds to addition and subtraction
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• Pairs naturally with counters and ten frames
• Self-marking questions support independent practice
• Suits small groups and whole-class sessions
• Friendly pictures keep young children engaged

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A dependable addition to a Year 1 number topic, giving children the number bonds that underpin mental addition and subtraction. Instant recall of bonds to 10 makes later calculation much easier.

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FAQ

What year group is this for? Year 1 (ages 5–6).

Does it use ten frames? Yes — ten-frame questions ask how many more make 10.

Is it self-marking? Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.