Number Composition with Counters

Small counters or beads
Number mats (with spaces for different numbers)
Paper and pencils.Introduction (5 minutes): Introduce the activity and demonstrate how counters can be used to make and break down numbers.
Composition (10 minutes): Have students use counters to make a specific number (e.g., 10). Encourage them to explore different combinations (e.g., 6 + 4, 7 + 3).
Decomposition (10 minutes): Students decompose the number into different parts using the counters and write down their combinations on paper.
Discussion (5 minutes): Share and discuss the different ways students composed and decomposed the numbers.
Extension (Optional): Use larger numbers or introduce addition and subtraction activities with counters.