Deluxe Ten Frame

$ 35.00$ 45.00

Perhaps one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to visually and tangibly learn how to count numbers 1-10 and add or subtract, the ten frame is quickly becoming an invaluable tool in the preschool, kindergarten and early years classrooms.

The ten frame allows kids to make deep, meaningful connections in their numeracy journey because not only are they physically counting numbers (and in doing so, learning the sequence of numbers) but they are also seeing the visual organization of the numbers as they place the wooden balls into the divots.

With the Deluxe Ten Frame, kids then have a choice: they can either retrieve the corresponding number (in our photos it is 7) and place it in the side tray, reinforcing the principle of cardinality (the knowledge that the last number they counted in a group of objects represents how many are in the group), or they can practice the formation of numbers in salt/sand/rice.

Whichever one is chosen, know that deep, meaningful and long-lasting learning is occuring because you are targeting multiple senses (hearing as the balls drop into the divots, touch in moving the balls or tracing the numbers in salt, and sight) at once, and your child is experiencing all of the VAK learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic).

This is powerful stuff because typically an activity can reach only one or two learning styles, but this covers all three.

And you can make it fun by mixing up what goes into the divots: felt balls, the rainbow mini balls from the Rainbow Mini Balls Set, or seasonal items like jingle bells, hearts, felted robins or bees, or our Easter Mini Eggs.

You can even use snacks like blueberries, goldfish or bunny crackers, grapes (just cut them if your little one is under 4 years old), cheese cubes, tiny granola balls/clusters, or even pieces of your favourite granola bar.

You can also use a variety of finds from your nature walks. We like flowers, pussy willows, rocks, shells, acorns, and tiny pinecones. Our absolute most favourite is counting snails. (Yes, they fit.)

The tray also holds nomenclature cards for those using addition and subtraction nomenclature cards.

Please note that the numbers are not included.

THE DETAILS

The tray is made of one solid piece of locally sourced pure Canadian maple. It is 11 inches long and 4 inches wide. Think that it is half the width of a 8.5 x 11" sheet of printer paper. It is finished with a vegan wax and linseed oil mixture and is snail slime proof.

The wooden balls are 7/8 inch in diameter. (Think roughly the size of a red grape.)

The ten frame comes with 10 wooden balls that are unpainted. If you would like to have the balls painted (there is an extra fee because each ball is hand painted), please select "Coloured balls" and let me know the colour(s) you would like in a note. Colour options are any colour that you see in any of our painted toys. The paint is eco-based, and no-VOC (without icky toxins like formaldehyde). If you don't specify in a note at the time of your purchase, I will include a random assortment of colours.

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A note about wooden toys: Wood is a natural material and as such, has various unique markings. Variations in wood grain, color, knots, or texture are all natural occurrences in these hand-crafted wooden products. These unique variations and markings are proof of quality, not defects. Enjoy the markings that make your toy unique!

There may be a difference in colour between what you see on your screen and what you receive in real life. This is due to different monitors and displays, and while we wish there was just one universal monitor for everyone, that isn't the case.

If you have any concerns or problems with any of our products, please do not hesitate to contact us. We want you to be entirely satisfied with what you have received and will do everything possible to make it right.

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SHIPPING
Please note: shipping times are subject to delays as a result of COVID-19 and the global shortage of staffing.

CANADA: Basic shipping is tracked and can take up to 10 business days, depending on where you are within the country (sometimes it can be as short as 2 days). If you would like to receive your package sooner please choose a faster shipping option when you check out.

USA: Basic shipping is untracked air. If you would like your package to be tracked please select a different shipping option when you check out. PLEASE include your phone number in a note when you make your purchase; our customs form requires it and not including it may delay shipping to you.

Europe, Australia and around the world: Basic shipping is untracked surface and CAN TAKE UP TO 12 WEEKS (which is why it is so affordable). If you would like to receive your package sooner please select Air when you check out. If you would like tracking on your package please choose that option. Regardless of the method you choose, PLEASE include your phone number in a note when you make your purchase; our customs form requires it and not including it may delay shipping to you.

Please, please note: you may or may not have to pay customs fees if you live outside of Canada. I have no control over this as it is the result of trade agreements from the leaders of our countries.

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 30 × 17 × 7 cm

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