Maths with a five frame

Using a five frame

We have been playing games to help us learn about the number 5.  We used a five frame which is just an outline with 5 spaces or boxes in a row.  Inside we had this drawn out on large paper and outside we used chalk to make one on the playground.  

This is a five frame: 

We learnt that a five frame has 5 spaces, and one item can go in each space.  When all the spaces are full there are 5 objects.  We can say this without counting the objects again.  

We enjoyed showing 5 with our fingers and saying 'High Five' to our friends.

The children in the pictures are taking turns to roll a 1 and 2 dot dice, before putting the matching number of items to the five frame.  We worked in teams and took turns.  The winning team was the team which placed the last item to fill the five frame.  

Adults asked questions to help the children think like "How many spaces are full?  How many spaces are empty?  What number will we need next to win the game.  

We noticed things like two red hoops and three green hoops make 5.

Why not draw out a five frame at home and have fun finding objects to fill it up?