Prep

Count 1 to 5 with fingers and toys

Start counting with very small groups children can touch, see, and move easily.

Category: Number Sense & Math Thinking 5 min Beginner
Aa Tap Say Read

Begin with fingers, blocks, or spoons. Count slowly, touch once, and stop at five before starting again.

Listen and learn

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1

one thing

Touch one object once.

Example: I have one toy.

2 Picture card
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2

two things

Show two fingers or two blocks.

Example: I have two blocks.

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3

three things

Count without rushing.

Example: I have three cups.

4 Picture card
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4 and 5

small groups

Keep the counting steady and calm.

Example: We counted five crayons.

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