Number 10 (Ten) for Kids: Counting, Writing and Fun Facts
10 is written in words as ten. It means a group of 10 things, like the ten fingers on your two hands. In counting, 10 comes after 9 (nine) and before 11 (eleven). 10 is an even number.
The number 10, written as "Ten"
Number 10 at a Glance
| Number word | ten |
|---|---|
| Comes after | 9 (nine) |
| Comes before | 11 (eleven) |
| Odd or even | Even |
| Place value | 1 ten and 0 ones |
| More needed to make 10 | 0 |
What 10 Looks Like
A ten frame has 10 boxes. Here, 10 of them are filled.
Counting to 10
Count out loud and touch one object for each number you say: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. The last number you say, 10, tells you how many there are altogether.
How to Write the Number 10
- Write the number 1: one straight line down.
- Leave a small space.
- Write the number 0 next to it: start at the top and curve all the way around.
The word is spelled T-E-N. Practice tracing 10 in the tracing game or on the Number Writing Practice worksheet.
Ways to Make 10
Two smaller numbers can be put together to make 10. These are called number bonds:
- 10 + 0 = 10
- 9 + 1 = 10
- 8 + 2 = 10
- 7 + 3 = 10
- 6 + 4 = 10
- 5 + 5 = 10
Try it with real objects: put 10 blocks in a row and split them into two groups in different ways.
Ten in Real Life
- The ten fingers on your two hands
- Ten pins in bowling
- Ten years in a decade
Fun Facts About 10
- Ten is the smallest two-digit number. It is written with a 1 and a 0.
- 10 means 1 ten and 0 ones. Our whole number system is built on groups of ten.
- Ten is an even number: 5 + 5 = 10.
Quick Quiz: Number 10
Answer each question, then tap it to check.
What number comes right after 10?
11 (eleven).
Is 10 odd or even?
Even. 10 can be split into two equal groups of 5.
What is 10 in tens and ones?
1 ten and 0 ones.
🏫 Classroom Activity
Count fingers together as a class, holding up both hands and counting each one aloud to ten. Then celebrate reaching ten — it's a genuine milestone worth marking with a cheer or a small sticker.
🏠 Homeschool Activity
Count steps together on a staircase, or count out ten pieces of cereal before a snack. Practicing the full 1-to-10 sequence in different everyday contexts builds real, flexible counting skill.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you spell the number 10?
10 is spelled ten.
Is 10 an odd or even number?
10 is even. 10 can be split into two equal groups of 5.
What comes before and after 10?
9 comes before 10, and 11 comes after it.
How do you write the number 10?
Write the number 1: one straight line down. Leave a small space. Write the number 0 next to it: start at the top and curve all the way around.
What numbers add up to 10?
Pairs of numbers that make 10 are 10 + 0, 9 + 1, 8 + 2, 7 + 3, 6 + 4, 5 + 5.
Summary
10 is spelled ten and is an even number. It comes after 9 and before 11. Go back to all numbers to review, or try the counting game.