How to Teach Counting
Work together on assigning a single number to a single object.. Start at numbers other than "1" when counting items.. Emphasize that the last number is the total by repeating it at the end.
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Work together on assigning a single number to a single object.
Work together on assigning a single number to a single object.
Start at numbers other than "1" when counting items.
Start at numbers other than "1" when counting items.
Emphasize that the last number is the total by repeating it at the end.
Emphasize that the last number is the total by repeating it at the end.
Write the numbers 1-5 on cards to have the child put them in order.
Write the numbers 1-5 on cards to have the child put them in order.
Color in numbers with younger kids to help with number recognition.
Color in numbers with younger kids to help with number recognition.
Number the traffic lights or stop signs when you're driving.
Number the traffic lights or stop signs when you're driving.
Add numbers to things when you sit down to eat.
Add numbers to things when you sit down to eat.
Tally items as you clean them up with the child.
Tally items as you clean them up with the child.
Work on cardinality by counting items that come in established sets.
Work on cardinality by counting items that come in established sets.
Encourage the child to count on their own.
Encourage the child to count on their own.
Draw a hopscotch board on the sidewalk with chalk.
Draw a hopscotch board on the sidewalk with chalk.
Sing counting games together in your downtime.
Sing counting games together in your downtime.
Enjoy a counting board game together.
Enjoy a counting board game together.
Play shows and songs that emphasize counting.
Play shows and songs that emphasize counting.
Try a fun app on the computer or a tablet.
Try a fun app on the computer or a tablet.
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