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8 articles about Counting

How to Teach Counting to 10 (The Right Way)

Counting to 10 looks simple, but most kids memorize the sequence without understanding what the numbers mean. Here is how to teach counting so your child actually connects each number to a quantity.

5 min readPre-K–K
Counting

What Your Pre-K Child Should Know in Math

A clear guide to the math skills your Pre-K child should be developing — from counting and shapes to simple patterns. Know what to expect and when to seek extra support.

6 min readPre-K–Pre-K
CountingNumber Sense

What Your Kindergartner Should Know in Math

A clear guide to the math skills your kindergartner should master — from counting to 100 and adding within 5 to comparing numbers and recognizing shapes. Know what is on track and what needs attention.

5 min readK–K
CountingAddition

What Should My Child Know in Math by Grade Level?

A clear, honest guide to what math skills your child should have mastered at each grade level — from Pre-K through 8th grade. Use this to assess where your child stands and identify gaps.

4 min read
CountingAdditionNumber Sense

How to Teach Number Recognition (1-20)

Your child can count to 20 but cannot read the numbers when they see them. Number recognition is a separate skill from counting — here is how to teach it so the symbols actually stick.

5 min readPre-K–K
Counting

How to Help a Child Who Still Counts on Fingers

Counting on fingers is not bad — it is a valid strategy. But if it is still your child's only strategy by grade 2 or 3, it signals missing number relationships. Here is how to build the strategies that replace finger counting naturally.

4 min readK–2nd
CountingAddition

How to Teach Skip Counting (2s, 5s, 10s, and Beyond)

Skip counting is the bridge between addition and multiplication. Most kids memorize the patterns without understanding them. Here is how to teach skip counting so your child sees the structure, not just the song.

5 min readK–2nd
CountingMultiplication

How to Use Math Manipulatives at Home

Base-ten blocks, fraction bars, counters — manipulatives turn abstract math into something your child can touch. Here is which ones to use, when, and how.

3 min read
Place ValueFractionsCounting

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