Ten frames are one of the most useful manipulatives in early math. They give a child a way to see numbers before they can write them, to feel the difference between five and seven in their hands, and to build the number sense that everything else gets stacked on top of. This wooden ten frame was made to live on a preschool, homeschool, or kindergarten shelf for years.

Most ten frames get used because the math curriculum said so. A child who already loves construction equipment and road signs will pull this one off the shelf on their own, which is half the battle when you're trying to build math habits at home.

The board is laser-cut from premium Baltic birch and finished smooth on every edge. Tucked inside the muslin storage bag are ten solid maple stop signs and ten solid cherry traffic cones, chosen for their durability and for the natural color contrast. Every piece is finished by hand with food-safe beeswax and jojoba oil, so the wood stays soft to the touch.

Add a child's name for a back-to-school gift, a classroom name for a teacher building out a math shelf, or a homeschool family name for a curriculum staple your whole family will reach for. Leave the personalization field blank at checkout if you'd prefer it plain.

This is a piece that fits naturally alongside Montessori math, Singapore Math, and most preschool and kindergarten counting curricula. If your child's teacher is reaching for a ten frame at school, this is the one worth having at home too.

What's included:

• 1 laser-cut Baltic birch ten frame board, personalized with the name of your choice
• 20 solid hardwood counters (10 maple stop signs and 10 cherry traffic cones)
• 1 drawstring cotton muslin storage bag

Safety:

• Bose Family Studios is a registered Small Batch Manufacturer with the CPSC. U.S. safety compliant for ages 3 and up. Handmade in the U.S.

• Wood is a natural material, so grain and tone vary slightly from piece to piece. We think that's part of the charm.