Connect two parts to a whole of ten. Ten-frames make the missing part visible; a full frame explains why zero is a valid part. Labelled jumps and equations show counting on in matching steps. Pupils practise, explain a mistaken statement and investigate pairs before or alongside the game.

The garden of ten is a core teaching activity with 30 spaces and 15 mathematical event spaces; completed worksheets are not an entry requirement. Collect points with tally marks and try to beat your own score without a compulsory winner.

British English, Year 1, with read-aloud, counter and oral-response support.

10-page complete and 8-page pupil PDFs in A4 and US Letter; the formats repeat the same content. Separate colour and grayscale boards included. Use a pencil, normal six-sided die and small playing pieces; counters are optional and no cutting is needed.

Teacher guidance and supported answers are included. The teacher page links directly to Number Builders on TES, then to the studio shop.

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