Counting and Cardinality: Not as Easy as 1-2-3!

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Counting is the first and most basic problem-solving strategy in math. As adults, we count fluently and easily but children have to make huge cognitive leaps as they learn to count. Counting is a method for quantifying groups larger than the small sets we can subitize. It’s a process that involves skills — actions we take — and concepts — mathematical ideas we have to understand.

Preschooler Counting Blocks (video)

More on Counting Collections Activity (short article)

Counting Finger Plays and Songs (handout)