How do I make a ten frame?

Describe the ten frame you want, choosing single or double, blank or filled, and how many counters to show. Pick a style, then click Generate. Figviz draws a precise 2x5 grid with clean lines and clearly defined counters, ready to download and print. Refine the prompt and regenerate until it fits your lesson.

What is a double ten frame?

A double ten frame is two 2x5 ten frames stacked together, giving 20 cells. It is used to represent numbers from 11 to 20: students fill the first frame to show ten, then add counters to the second. This makes teen numbers easy to read as one full ten plus extras and supports early place value.

Is the ten frame generator free?

Yes. Every Figviz account starts with free credits you can use right away, no credit card required. A pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks 4K export for large printing. Credits never expire.

Can I print the ten frame for my classroom?

Yes. Figviz exports ten frames at up to 4K resolution, sharp enough for full-page handouts or larger posters. Download the PNG and print at home or school. For a wall display, choose the portrait (3:4) aspect ratio; for a worksheet handout, the square or landscape options work well.

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Q: Can I get a blank ten frame printable?

Yes. Ask for a blank ten frame or a worksheet with several empty frames, and Figviz produces a print-ready PNG with no counters inside the cells. Students can add physical counters or draw dots. You can also request a blank double ten frame for numbers to 20.

Create clean, printable ten frames in seconds. Choose a blank ten frame, fill it with counters to show any number, or build a double ten frame for numbers to 20. Free for teachers, parents, and students.

Last updated: 2026-06-22

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Blank Ten Frame

An empty 2x5 ten frame ready for students to fill in with counters or drawings during number-sense practice.

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Ten Frame with Counters

A ten frame filled with round counters to model a number, helping students subitize and build fluency to 10.

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Double Ten Frame

Two stacked ten frames that work together to represent numbers from 11 to 20 for teen-number practice.

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Ten Frame Showing 7

A ten frame modeling the number 7, with a complete top row and two counters in the bottom row to show 7 as 5 plus 2.

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Ten Frame Worksheet

A printable worksheet with multiple blank ten frames and number labels, ready for students to draw counters and practice.

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Ten Frames to 20

A double ten frame filled with counters to model a teen number, showing how numbers to 20 build on a full first frame of ten.

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What is a ten frame?

A ten frame is a simple 2x5 grid of ten equal cells used in early math to build number sense to 10. Students place counters in the cells, filling the top row first, to represent a number and to see how it relates to 5 and 10. Because the frame has a fixed structure, children quickly learn to recognize quantities at a glance, a skill called subitizing, and to understand part-part-whole relationships such as 7 being 5 plus 2. A ten frame generator turns a short description into a clean, printable frame so you can skip the drawing and go straight to teaching.

How to make and use a ten frame

Decide on a single ten frame for numbers to 10 or a double ten frame for numbers to 20.

Choose blank if students will add counters themselves, or filled if you want the frame to model a specific number.

If filled, say how many counters to show, for example "show 7," and the top row fills first so the 5-and-some structure stays clear.

Pick a style: Classic for clean printing, Colorful for bright counters that engage young learners, or Minimal for a low-ink worksheet.

Click Generate, review the frame, and download your print-ready PNG.

In class, have students count counters, name the number, and describe it as "5 and some more" to reinforce number relationships.

Single vs double ten frame

A single ten frame holds up to 10 counters and is the right tool for building fluency with numbers 0 to 10, including pairs that make ten such as 4 and 6. A double ten frame is two 2x5 grids stacked together, giving 20 cells in total. It is used to represent numbers from 11 to 20: students fill the first frame completely to show ten, then add counters to the second frame. This makes the structure of teen numbers visible, showing that 14 is one full ten and four more, which lays the foundation for place value and regrouping later on.

Classroom uses in grades K-2

Subitizing: flash a filled ten frame and ask students to name the number without counting one by one.

Making ten: show a frame with some counters and ask how many more are needed to fill it, building the make-ten strategy for addition.

Addition and subtraction: model number stories by adding or removing counters and reading the new total.

Teen numbers: use a double ten frame to show numbers 11 to 20 as a full ten plus extras, supporting early place value.

Estimation and comparison: place two filled frames side by side so students can compare which shows more and by how many.

Can I get a blank ten frame printable template?

Yes. To generate a blank ten frame template, ask for an empty 2x5 grid with no counters, or request a worksheet with several blank frames on one page. Figviz draws clean, evenly spaced cells you can print and reuse, letting students place physical counters or draw dots during guided practice. A blank double ten frame works the same way for numbers to 20. Print on card stock and laminate for a reusable mat, or post the PNG to your learning platform so students can annotate it digitally from home.

Frequently asked questions

A ten frame is a 2x5 grid of ten cells used in early math to represent numbers up to 10. Students fill cells with counters, top row first, to build number sense, practice subitizing, and see relationships such as a number being 5 and some more. Figviz can generate blank or counter-filled ten frames in seconds.

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