Strategies to 20

Using ten as a reference point (or friendly number!) is a strong strategy when adding and subtracting numbers in the teens and above. Plus, students can use their knowledge of combinations to help them work efficiently in the base ten system. Check out the video lessons and resources below to practice Strategies to 20 at home! 

Heart-at-Home Videos

Ten Frame Card Game for Addition

Watch this video to learn the Ten Frame Card Game for Addition!

Ten Frame Card Game for Addition (en español)

¡Mira este video para aprender el Ten Frame Card Game for Addition!

Ten Frame Card Game for Subtraction

Watch this video to learn the Ten Frame Card game for Subtraction!

Two Ten Frame Addition

Watch this video to learn how to play Two Ten Frame Addition!

Heart-at-Home Activity Boards

Strategies to 20 Activity Board

Practice Strategies to 20 at home with 15+ games and activities on our Student Activity Board!

Jamboard Practice

Adding with Ten Frame Cards

Practice knowing how many dots are on a Ten Frame, as well as adding and subtracting completed tens!

Ten Frame Card Game

Practice adding a variety of numbers between 1 and 9 using relationships to ten!

Ten Frame Subtraction Practice

Practice subtracting from a variety of numbers between 11 and 20 using relationships to ten!

More Resources

Printable Ten Frame Cards

Need your own Ten Frame Cards for the videos and activities above? Print a set here and keep practicing!

Two Ten Frame Subtraction

Learn how to play, "Two Ten Frame Subtraction," a Strategies to 20 game from Math Perspectives that can be played using items around the house!

Clear the Deck

Learn how to play, "Clear the Deck," a Strategies to 20 game from Math Perspectives that can be played using items around the house!

Plus and Minus Train

Learn how to play, "Plus and Minus Train," a Strategies to 20 game from Math Perspectives that can be played using items around the house!

Homemade Spinner

Follow these simple steps from Math Perspectives to make your own homemade spinner!