Ten Frame Towers is a hands-on maths game designed to develop number sense, number bonds and early addition skills through stacking and play. Players roll the foam dice, identify the corresponding counting frame tiles and build towers by combining quantities to make ten without exceeding ten on each level. By visually representing different combinations, students can explore part-part-whole relationships, subitising and mental addition strategies in a concrete way. Designed for children aged 5 years and over, Ten Frame Towers is well suited to Foundation–Year 2 maths rotations, small-group activities, early intervention and independent numeracy practice.
Applications and Use
• Explore number bonds and different combinations that make ten.
• Develop subitising skills by recognising quantities represented on counting frame tiles.
• Practise mental addition by combining quantities without exceeding ten.
• Investigate part-part-whole relationships through visual and hands-on number representations.
• Roll the dice and select corresponding tiles to build increasingly taller towers.
• Record number combinations and equations to connect concrete models with written maths.
• Use during numeracy rotations, small-group learning, early intervention and fast-finisher activities.
Features
• Hands-on stacking game combines ten frame representations with early arithmetic practice.
• Includes 65 counting frame tiles for building and exploring number combinations.
• Two foam dice add an interactive element to number activities and gameplay.
• Visual representations help students recognise quantities and combinations that make ten.
• Tactile gameplay supports active exploration of number bonds and addition strategies.
• Encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, collaboration and turn-taking.
• Includes an activity guide to support classroom use.
Specifications
• Recommended Age: 5+ years
• Recommended Use: Number bonds to ten, subitising, addition, part-part-whole relationships and number fluency
Kit Includes:
• 65 x Counting Frame Tiles
• 2 x Foam Dice
• 1 x Activity Guide
