They will hear you do it the correct way and over time learn the correct order themselves. When this happens, simply model by counting the objects again with them without correcting their initial effort. For example, they may say “One, two, ten” when counting. Kids will start out as “ pre-counters” saying numbers in no particular order. When counting backwards, don’t forget about zero.
A good example of a book that helps with this skill is “5 Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed.” You can always model counting backwards, but this is a difficult concept for young children to master. Mistakes are allowed and when they occur, guide them in a positive way to the number you are requesting on the page. Or say, “Can you find the number four?” and see if your child can locate it on the page. They will also begin to recognize written number symbols.Īs you read books with children, be intentional about pointing out numbers on the page and saying, “That is the number four,” and count on your fingers one, two, three, and four. Children will begin by counting forward and should be provided a lot of experience practicing this new skill. Counting can be a fun task for young children.
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