1.a count up to 20 objects in a variety of structured arrangements (e.g., line, rectangular array, circle) and up to 10 objects in a scattered arrangement (K.NR.1.1)
1.b explain, when counting objects, that the last number counted represents the total quantity in a set (cardinality), regardless of the arrangement and order (conservation of number) (K.NR.1.2)
1.e count objects by stating number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name (one to one correspondence)
1.f count out objects to represent a given number from 1-20
2.a count forward to 100 by tens and ones and backward from 20 by ones (K.NR.2.1)
4.a identify written numerals 0-20 and represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with zero representing a count of no objects) (K.NR.4.1)
7.c ask questions and answer them based on gathered information, observations, and appropriate graphical displays to solve problems relevant to everyday life (K.MDR.7.3)
6.a create, extend, and describe repeating patterns with numbers and shapes, and explain the rationale for the pattern (K.PAR.6.1)
6.b describe patterns involving the passage of time using words and phrases related to actual events (e.g., now, later, yesterday, today, morning, evening, day of the week) (K.PAR.6.2)
Count everyday objects: Count toys, snacks, socks, or silverware up to 20. Arrange them in a line, circle, or pile to practice different groupings.
Cardinality practice: After counting, ask, “How many are there altogether?” Emphasize that the last number said is the total.
One-to-one correspondence: Encourage touching or moving each object as they count, so every item matches one number word.
Represent numbers: Say, “Can you give me 6 crayons?” or “Put 10 blocks in the basket” to practice showing a given number.
Count together: Practice counting forward to 100 by ones or tens while driving, walking, or cooking.
Count backward: Count down from 20 when cleaning up toys (“Let’s see if we can put everything away before we get to zero!”).
Skip counting games: Clap on every tenth number while counting to 100.
Numeral hunt: Look for numbers (0–20) on signs, doors, or in books. Ask your child to read them aloud.
Write & match: Have your child write a number (0–20), then show that many objects (e.g., write 8 and count out 8 crackers).
Zero fun: Ask, “How many cookies are left when the plate is empty? That’s zero!”
Question of the day: Ask simple survey questions like “What’s your favorite fruit?” Record answers with tally marks or pictures.
Create simple graphs: Use toys, blocks, or drawings to show how many people like cats vs. dogs, or apples vs. bananas. Talk about “more” and “less.”
Create patterns: Use toys, fruit, or colors to make repeating patterns (red-blue-red-blue). Ask your child to continue or explain the pattern.
Daily routines: Talk about time patterns: “We eat breakfast in the morning,” “Yesterday we went to school, today we’re home, tomorrow we’ll go back.”
Clap or movement patterns: Clap-stomp-clap-stomp or hop-tap-hop-tap to build recognition of repeating sequences.