Math · Pre-K – Grade 5
Numbers and Counting
Counting, matching, writing, comparing, and understanding numbers as quantities.
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First, your child should already…
Nothing — this is a starting point on the path to reading.
What your child is learning
The child connects spoken number words, written numerals, and real quantities. This is the foundation under every later arithmetic skill.
Signs your child is ready
- Counts objects with one-to-one matching
- Recognizes small quantities without recounting
- Can compare more and fewer
The common stumbling point
Reciting the count sequence without touching each object once, or writing numerals without connecting them to quantity.
Practice this skill
Worksheets and decodable practice for Numbers and Counting are in the library.
Practice this skill with All AccessHow to know it’s mastered
The child counts a mixed set accurately, writes the matching numeral, and explains which of two groups has more.
What comes next
Once this is solid, move on to:
Addition →