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Making 10 Practice Activities
Printable Nursery, LKG and UKG activities that help children build addition fluency by finding number pairs that make 10.
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What making 10 means
These Making 10 worksheets help Nursery, LKG and UKG children practise an early addition skill: seeing which two numbers join to make 10. Children work with simple number bonds such as 1 + 9, 2 + 8, 5 + 5 and 0 + 10 using pictures, dots, fingers, ten frames and missing-number prompts.
The printable activities are designed for young learners who are still moving from counting objects to recognising combinations. Tasks may include circling pairs, completing sums, colouring groups, filling blanks and matching visual models to addition facts, all within the Addition section of early maths.
Making 10 is the habit of spotting two parts that fill a group of ten. For early learners, it is not just a memorisation task. A child sees 6 dots and understands that 4 more dots complete the ten. This builds the idea that numbers can be broken apart and put together, which later supports faster addition and subtraction.
Progression in the worksheets
The practice usually begins with concrete-looking pictures: counters, dots, fingers or boxes in a ten frame. Children may count how many are shown and then find how many are missing. They then move towards number sentences such as 7 + __ = 10 or __ + 3 = 10. Matching, colouring and fill-in tasks keep the work suitable for Nursery, LKG and UKG while gently preparing them for mental maths.
A simple parent routine
At home, use ten small objects such as buttons, bottle caps or crayons. Show 4 objects and ask, "How many more to make 10?" Let the child place the remaining 6 objects rather than only saying the answer. After one hands-on example, complete a few worksheet questions together. Encourage the child to say the full fact aloud: "4 and 6 make 10." Keep the focus on noticing pairs, not rushing.
Classroom uses for teachers
Teachers can use these printables during maths centres, small-group support, morning practice or after a hands-on ten-frame activity. One group can work on picture-based pairs while another fills missing numbers. The sheets also work well for quick observation: a teacher can see whether a child is counting every item, guessing, reversing numbers or beginning to remember the combinations.
Common errors to watch for
Some children count the starting number again when finding the missing part, for example counting 6 as one and then adding four more incorrectly. Others may mix up 6 and 9 visually, or write the missing number in the wrong blank. If a child says 7 + 2 makes 10, ask them to check by touching each object or filling a ten frame. The aim is to connect the written sum with a clear visual model.
Free printable PDF download
Use this making 10 worksheets for UKG page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
These iBloom Making 10 activities are built around one focused skill from the Nursery, LKG and UKG Addition path, so children get repeated practice without being overloaded. A child-friendly strategy is: "Count what you have, then fill the empty spaces to ten." Over time, pairs like 8 and 2 or 5 and 5 become familiar facts that make future addition easier.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What does making 10 teach young children?
It teaches children that 10 can be made from two parts, such as 6 and 4 or 9 and 1. This helps them understand addition as joining groups, not just counting numbers in order.
Are these worksheets suitable for Nursery children?
Yes, when used with support and objects to count. Nursery children can begin with picture-based and matching tasks, while LKG and UKG children can try more missing-number questions.
Should my child memorise all the pairs that make 10?
Memorisation can come later. First, children should build the pairs using fingers, counters, dots or ten frames so they understand why the combinations make 10.
How can I help if my child keeps guessing the missing number?
Ask your child to draw or place ten spaces, fill the number they already have, and count the empty spaces. This makes the missing part visible and reduces guessing.
Which number pairs are practised in making 10?
Children practise pairs such as 0 and 10, 1 and 9, 2 and 8, 3 and 7, 4 and 6, and 5 and 5, often through pictures, blanks, matching and simple addition sums.
Is this making 10 worksheets for UKG free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this making 10 worksheets for UKG as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this making 10 worksheets for UKG include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.