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Before, after, and between numbers

Use simple number order language so children can place a number before, after, or between two others.

Category: Number Sense & Math Thinking 6 min Early
Aa Tap Say Read

Keep the numbers small and visible. Ask one question at a time and let the child point or say the answer.

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What comes after 4?

number order

Count forward if needed.

Example: After 4 comes 5.

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What comes before 7?

number order

Count backward slowly if needed.

Example: Before 7 comes 6.

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What is between 2 and 4?

number order

Use fingers or blocks if needed.

Example: 3 is between 2 and 4.

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