Five Frames

Five frames are simple mathematical tools designed to help young learners understand and work with numbers up to five.

 A five frame is a rectangular grid divided into five equal sections or 'frames', each of which can be filled with a counter or left empty, allowing students to visualize and manipulate numbers.

Interactive online five frames are available for use in classrooms and can be used to model simple addition and subtraction problems, build number sense, and solidify knowledge about the combinations of numbers that equal five.

 These tools can also be used for small group activities where students practice basic number facts and operations.

Printable five frame templates are also available for download in PDF and Publisher formats, which can be used for various math activities, including subitizing numbers and practicing basic operations.

 These templates can be laminated for reuse or placed in dry erase pockets for repeated use.

Five frames are versatile tools that can be used in guided math sessions, math centers, or as part of interactive whiteboard lessons.