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    • Counting Objects Within 5 Skills

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    • Counting Sequence from 1 to 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Counting Sequence from 1 to 5

      Help your little one practice the counting sequence from 1 to 5.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.3.a
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    • Recognize Patterns
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Recognize Patterns

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to recognize patterns.

      Pre-K K PK.OA.2
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    • Count Objects to 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Count Objects to 5

      Kids must count objects to 5 to practice counting.

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Subitize to Count within 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Subitize to Count within 5

      Learn to solve math problems by subitizing to count within 5.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    Counting Objects Within 10 Skills

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    • Subitize to Count within 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Subitize to Count within 10

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to subitize to count within 10.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Match Number and Pattern
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Match Number and Pattern

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to match numbers and patterns.

      Pre-K K
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    • Count Objects to 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count Objects to 10

      Let your child see the world through math-colored shades with our 'Count Objects to 10' game!

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Hop and Count from 1 to 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Hop and Count from 1 to 10

      Kids must hop and count from 1 to 10 to practice counting.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.3.a
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    Counting Objects Within 20 Skills

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    • Number Sequence from 1 to 20
      Counting Objects Within 20
      Number Sequence from 1 to 20

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by practicing the number sequence from 1 to 20.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Count Out Objects upto 20
      Counting Objects Within 20
      Count Out Objects upto 20

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them count out objects upto 20.

      K K.CC.5
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    • Count to 20
      Counting Objects Within 20
      Count to 20

      Ask your little one to count to 20 to play this game.

      K K.CC.5
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    • Count upto 20 Objects in Array
      Counting Objects Within 20
      Count upto 20 Objects in Array

      Dive deep into the world of counting by helping your child count upto 20 objects in an array.

      K K.CC.5
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    All Counting Skills

    • Count Objects in Linear Arrangement
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Count Objects in Linear Arrangement

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them count objects in linear arrangement.

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Count Objects in Rectangular Arrays
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count Objects in Rectangular Arrays

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to count objects in rectangular arrays.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Count Up to 15 Using Ten-Frames
      Counting Objects Within 20
      Count Up to 15 Using Ten-Frames

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to count up to 15 using ten-frames.

      Pre-K K K.NBT.1
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    • Count Objects in Non-Linear Arrangement
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Count Objects in Non-Linear Arrangement

      Practice the superpower of counting by learning how to count objects in non-linear arrangement.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Count All and Match the Number
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count All and Match the Number

      Kids must count all and match the number to practice counting.

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Count Up to 20 Using Ten-Frames
      Counting Objects Within 20
      Count Up to 20 Using Ten-Frames

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to count up to 20 using ten-frames.

      Pre-K K K.NBT.1
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    • Count the Objects in Multiple Arrangements
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Count the Objects in Multiple Arrangements

      Apply your skills to count the objects in multiple arrangements.

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Count Objects in Non-Linear Arrangement within 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count Objects in Non-Linear Arrangement within 10

      Kids must count objects in non-linear arrangement within 10 to practice counting.

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Subitize to 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Subitize to 5

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to subitize to 5.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Count upto 10 Objects in Circle
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count upto 10 Objects in Circle

      Kids must count upto 10 objects in the circle to practice counting.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Count on Fingers upto 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Count on Fingers upto 5

      Take a look at how to count on fingers upto 5 with this counting game.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Count upto 10 Objects Arranged Randomly
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count upto 10 Objects Arranged Randomly

      Ask your little one to count upto 10 objects arranged randomly to play this game.

      Pre-K K
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    • Match Number and 10-Frame within 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Match Number and 10-Frame within 5

      Take a deep dive into the world of math by matching the number and 10-frame within 5.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Represent Number Using Objects
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Represent Number Using Objects

      Practice the superpower of counting by learning how to represent a number using objects.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Number Sequence from 1 to 8
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Number Sequence from 1 to 8

      Dive deep into the world of counting with the number sequence from 1 to 8.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.3.a
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    • Subitize to 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Subitize to 10

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to subitize to 10.

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Count upto 10 Scattered Objects
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Count upto 10 Scattered Objects

      Help kids practice counting by helping them count upto 10 scattered objects.

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Count on Fingers upto 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count on Fingers upto 10

      Practice the superpower of counting by learning how to count on fingers upto 10.

      Pre-K K K.CC.5
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    • Count Along with the Stars from 1 to 3
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Count Along with the Stars from 1 to 3

      Shine bright in the math world by counting along with the stars from 1 to 3.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Match Number and 10-Frame within 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Match Number and 10-Frame within 10

      Dive deep into the world of counting by matching the number and 10-frame within 10.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.4
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    • Number Sequence from 1 to 3
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Number Sequence from 1 to 3

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by practicing the number sequence from 1 to 3.

      Pre-K K
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    • Count Along with the Stars from 1 to 8
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count Along with the Stars from 1 to 8

      Help your child take flight by counting along with the stars from 1 to 8.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Hop and Count from 1 to 3
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Hop and Count from 1 to 3

      Use your number sense skills to hop and count from 1 to 3.

      Pre-K K
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    • Count Along with the Stars from 1 to 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count Along with the Stars from 1 to 10

      Use your number sense skills to count along with the stars from 1 to 10.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Count Along with the Stars from 1 to 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Count Along with the Stars from 1 to 5

      Count along with the stars from 1 to 5 with this number sense game.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Number Sequence from 1 to 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Number Sequence from 1 to 10

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by practicing the number sequence from 1 to 10.

      Pre-K K
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    • Number Sequence from 1 to 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Number Sequence from 1 to 5

      Ask your little one to practice the number sequence from 1 to 5 to play this game.

      Pre-K K
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    • Connect the Number Stars from 1 to 8
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Connect the Number Stars from 1 to 8

      Ask your little one to connect the number stars from 1 to 8.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Hop and Count from 1 to 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Hop and Count from 1 to 5

      Let your child see the world through math-colored shades with our 'Hop and Count from 1 to 5' game!

      Pre-K K
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    • Connect the Number Stars from 1 to 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Connect the Number Stars from 1 to 10

      Use your number sense skills to connect the number stars from 1 to 10.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Connect the Number Stars from 1 to 5
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Connect the Number Stars from 1 to 5

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by connecting the number stars from 1 to 5.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Build the Model to Add Numbers
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Build the Model to Add Numbers

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to build the model to add numbers.

      Pre-K K PK.OA.1
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    • Hop and Count from 1 to 8
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Hop and Count from 1 to 8

      Apply your knowledge of number sense to hop and count from 1 to 8.

      Pre-K K
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    • Count On to Add within 10
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Count On to Add within 10

      Dive deep into the world of addition by counting on to add within 10.

      K 1 1.OA.5
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    • Connect the Number Stars from 1 to 3
      Counting Objects Within 5
      Connect the Number Stars from 1 to 3

      Kids must connect the number stars from 1 to 3 to practice number sense.

      Pre-K K PK.CC.2
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    • Find One More to Add
      Counting Objects Within 10
      Find One More to Add

      Dive deep into the world of addition with our 'Find One More to Add' game.

      K 1 PK.OA.1
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    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Q1: What are the activities to learn counting numbers?

    Ans: To learn counting numbers, students can use pictures to count, they can also count on fingers or use counters to count. Kids can learn counting numbers by playing games or using fun drawing and coloring activities and worksheets Further, they can also count forward or backward to practice counting.

    Q2: How do we introduce counting to kids?

    Ans: We can introduce counting to kids by looking at the things and objects in our surroundings and asking them "how many objects are there"? Kids learn to count by using their fingers. They may also use counters to count all the objects. Once they can easily count things up to 5, they can be gradually taught to count larger quantities using other counting techniques.

    Q3: Till what number a child should be able to count in kindergarten?

    Ans: A kindergartener should be able to count till 20 using various tools such as fingers on the hand, pictures, counters and objects.

     

    Basic math and number concepts learnt in prekindergarten or kindergarten classroom lays the foundation for understanding higher math concepts. Counting is an essential foundation skill which kids begin learning through preschool activities. By the start of the first day of kindergarten, the kids are expected to count from 1 to 10 (basic rote memorization) and recognize some numerals. In kindergarten, the kids are expected to count to 100, count group of objects up to 20 and create complex patterns.

    Kindergarten math involves variety of skills that includes:

    1: Numeral Identification which involves identification or recognition of all 10 numerals from 0 to 9. The kindergarten curriculum expects kids to learn number names for numbers from 0 to 20.

    2: Counting which involves learning counting strategies like count out loud, touch and count, move and count, line up and count, and count on.

    3: Pattern recognition and creation which starts with recognizing pattern in the objects and extend to observing patterns in the number system.

    4: Classifying and sorting which develops logical reasoning skills and divergent thinking in kids.

    Numeral Identification and counting sequence

    The kids learn to write numbers 0-20 in words. They also learn to represent a number by pictures or objects. For example, the kids can represent number 8 by 8 pictures or 8 tiles.

    Count to tell the number of objects in a set

     

     The kids also understand the order irrelevance while counting. They understand that the number of objects in a set remains the same irrespective of the arrangement or the order in which the objects are counted. Also, they understand that each successive number is one quantity larger. The kids practice various counting worksheets to strengthen their skills.

    Counting strategies:

     

    This understanding enables kids to recognize the recurring math patterns in counting. When counting, they notice the recurring pattern of the digits from 0 to 9. This makes it easier for them to learn the long counting sequence up to billions and trillions.

     

    Strategies for comparing numbers:

    Manipulatives For Learning Counting

    Learning Math concepts become fun when manipulatives are incorporated in the learning. The abstract concepts like counting and numbers are easier to understand through manipulatives. For example, the kids often get distracted when counting to 20 or higher numbers. This problem can be solved by coin counter. Giving 20 coin counters to kids for counting, he/she will likely use on-to-one correspondence and count all 20 counters without getting distracted.

    Manipulatives For Learning Counting

    These counters also proves beneficial in teaching sorting and pattern recognization to kids. For example, verbally telling patterns to the kids might confuse them. However, showing the pattern through coin counter makes it easier for them to understand and they are able to continue the same pattern.

    Learning counting in a fun way

    Counting the beans: Developing fluency in counting to 10. 

    Developing fluency in counting to 10

    Take 10 plastic cups and label them 1-10. Give a bowl filled with marbles to the kids and ask them to put marbles in each cup. The number of marbles in each cup should be same as the number labelled on them.

    Memory matchup- Fish counts: This activity aims to develop number sense and skills to count to 10.

    The game will have 20 cards. Of which 10 cards will have numerals from 1 – 10 and the other 10 cards will have pictures of fish from 1 – 10. The game is played by mixing up the cards and laying them in rows face down. The player 1 turn over any two cards, if the cards match, that is, the fish counts and the number on the cards are the same. He/She keeps the cards. If they do not match, they are turned back over. The players need to remember what was on each card and the place where they are. The game gets over when all the cards are matched. The player with the maximum number of match cards won the game.

    develop number sense and skills to count to 10

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