Making 10 to Add & Subtract
A Live Workshop for K–2 Teachers

Help your students turn
“I know 10.” into “I can use 10.”

Help your students turn making ten into a strategy for solving problems like
8 + 5 and 13 − 5.

In this hands-on workshop, learn what to model, which questions to ask, and how to help the connections stick. Leave with a clear teaching plan, printable Teaching Tools, and ready-to-use Number Talks for your next math lesson.

Recording included. Join live or watch when it works for you.

A CLEAR PLAN FOR YOUR NEXT MATH LESSON

Know what to model.
What to ask. Where to go next.

Make the math visible.

Connect counters, drawings, and equations so students can see how using ten helps them add and subtract.

Make sense of their thinking.

Learn what to notice and ask when students follow the steps but struggle to explain why they work.

Put your learning to work.

Leave with Teaching Tools and ready-to-use Number Talks to help you bring the learning into your existing math routines.

LET’S MAKE THE CONNECTIONS CLEAR.

“Make a ten” is easy to say. Let’s unpack how to teach it.

You model it with counters. Your students try it. Then comes the question: do they understand why it works, or are they following your moves?

Together, we’ll work through using ten to add and subtract, connecting each counter movement to a drawing and an equation. You’ll practice questions that reveal students’ understanding and consider what to offer when a connection isn’t clear.

Bring counters and paper. Leave with teaching moves you can use in your next lesson, plus Teaching Tools and Number Talks to help you get started.

YOU CAN SEE HOW TEN HELPS. HELP THEM SEE IT, TOO.

You move the counters. Draw the model. Record the equation.

But connecting those pieces isn’t always straightforward for students, and finding another way to explain it can leave you feeling stuck.

Let’s work through those connections together, so you have purposeful models, useful questions, and a clearer next move when “make a ten” hasn’t clicked yet.

CREATED FOR CLASSROOMS LIKE YOURS

Join a community that values thoughtful, practical teaching.

The Brown Bag Teacher creates resources that help you turn meaningful instruction into everyday classroom practice. This workshop brings that same focus to helping students use ten.

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Here's How It Works

Join live December 19th 10AM CT or watch later.
Bring a clear plan back to your classroom.

One focused workshop. Fresh teaching ideas.
Ready-to-use tools to bring them into your classroom.

Save your seat.

Join live to participate and ask questions, or watch the recording when it fits your schedule. Your registration includes both.

Print Your Teacher Toolkit.

Explore using ten to add and subtract. Learn what to model, ask, and offer when students need help making connections.

Start with one lesson.

Choose one idea to try. Your Teacher Toolkit and ready-to-use Number Talks help you get started + a recording.

YOUR NEXT MATH LESSON STARTS HERE.

Fresh teaching ideas.
The tools to put them to work.

Build a clearer plan for helping students use ten to add & subtract. See models in action, explore questions that reveal student thinking, & choose a next step for your classroom.

You’ll get the live workshop, recording, printable Teacher Toolkit, and ready-to-use Number Talks. Time to learn, with the materials to help you follow through.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Learn it together.
Bring it into your classroom.

Fresh teaching ideas, classroom questions answered, and resources ready to use. Your registration includes everything below, plus the workshop recording and a certificate of completion.

50 minutes of Teaching + Live Q&A

Help students use ten to add and subtract, then bring your classroom questions to live Q&A for targeted support and practical next steps for your students.

Your Printable Teacher Toolkit

Keep useful models, teacher questions, and planning prompts at your fingertips. Use it throughout the workshop, then return to it as you plan and teach.

Ready-to-Use Number Talks

Put your learning into practice with prepared prompts that invite students to use ten, explain their thinking, and explore number relationships.

MAKE ROOM FOR YOUR OWN LEARNING

You deserve a few new “Oh, that makes sense!” moments, too.

Take time to explore the math, ask your questions, and gather fresh ideas for helping students use ten. Leave with a clearer understanding and tools you can reach for when you’re back in your classroom.

Making 10 to Add/Subtract

Your registration includes:

✓ 50 minutes of practical teaching
✓ Live Q&A for your classroom questions
✓ Workshop recording
✓ Printable Teacher Toolkit
✓ Ready-to-use Making 10 Number Talks

Total Value: $29

50% Savings

Price: $15

A FEW PRACTICAL DETAILS

Have a question before you join?

Here’s what to know about joining live, watching later, and bringing the learning to your classroom or team.

What if I can’t attend live?

The LIVE Workshop will take place on December 29th at 10AM CT. Your registration includes the recording, available within 72 hours after the workshop, so you can watch when it fits your schedule. You’ll also receive the Teacher Toolkit, Number Talks, and certificate of completion.

What’s included with my registration?

You’ll receive 50 minutes of teaching, live Q&A, the recording, a Making 10 to Add & Subtract Teacher Toolkit, ready-to-use Number Talks, and a certificate of completion. Have your Toolkit and 20 counters in two colors ready.

Can my school or PLC participate together?

Learn together, discuss the examples, and plan how to apply them with your students. For groups of 10+ or to use a purchase order, email [email protected] before purchasing. We’ll help coordinate registration for your team.

Is this workshop right for my students?

This workshop is designed for K–2 teachers, especially first grade and intervention. If your students are learning to use ten to add and subtract within 20, we’ll explore models, questions, and teaching moves to support their understanding.

Do I need to purchase your Making 10 resources?

No additional purchase is needed. Your registration includes the materials you need to participate and get started afterward. You’ll see examples from my Making 10 resources, but you can apply the teaching with your own classroom materials.

Can I get a refund?

If the workshop isn’t the right fit, email [email protected] within 7 days after the live session for a full refund. Whether you join live or watch the recording, you’ll have time to explore the workshop before deciding.

KNOW WHAT TO MODEL. KNOW WHAT TO ASK.

Make “use a ten” easier to teach.

See addition and subtraction modeled step by step, explore questions that reveal student thinking, and plan how to respond when students need support. Your Teacher Toolkit and ready-to-use Number Talks help you bring the learning into your classroom.

Help your students turn “I know 10.” into “I can use 10.”

Know what to model. What to ask. Where to go next.