Break a Ten to Subtract From Ten - Christmas Game
by dquinn © 2025
Price: $2.5 USD
Subjects: placeValue,additionAndSubtraction
Grades: 1,2
Description
Help your students build confidence with breaking a ten to subtract — before they tackle subtracting from teen numbers! Watch a video minilesson here before assigning the deck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlOEmVtui6Y&t=3s This set of 9 interactive Boom Digital Task Cards gives students targeted practice with subtracting from 10 using a hands-on place value model. Each problem shows a tens rod that students must break apart into ten ones, then subtract the ones to find the difference. This skill is an essential prerequisite for subtracting from teen numbers, and these cards give students the repetition they need to truly understand what it means to “break a ten” when they don’t have enough ones. As students answer each problem correctly, they earn a piece of a fun Santa mystery picture. By the final card, the full Santa image is revealed — a built-in motivator that keeps learners engaged from start to finish. What’s Included 9 self-checking Boom Cards Subtraction problems all starting with 10 (ex: 10 – 4, 10 – 6, 10 – 2) Place value models requiring students to break a ten into ten ones Instant feedback A digital mystery picture of Santa revealed piece by piece Give your students the foundation they need before moving into more complex subtraction. This set makes the concept clear, visual, and engaging — all while keeping the holiday spirit alive!
Acknowledgements
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/a-primary-kind-of-life https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/miss-5th