- Go on a counting walk. Find things in nature or within your house to count as you go by.
- Playing “Around the World” using numbers is a fast and easy game to play that gets everyone involved and paying attention. Start with a certain number and continue to count orally as you go around the circle.
- You can always use small items (such asPopsicle sticks) for children to easily hold in their hands and manipulate while counting.
- It’s handy to have plenty of small items likemini-erasers,marbles, dry beans, polished rocks, and plastic gems. Children can use them to practice counting.
- Counting on a number line is helpful to see the progression of numbers. Place anumber line on a wall or table and use a pencil to point along the line.
Counting to 20
Counting to 50
Counting to 100
Counting by 10s
Addition and Subtraction
- TouchPoint math is a great resource to help students to solve basic addition and subtraction problems!
- Students are taught to draw and use TouchPoints when counting.
- Each number has a corresponding number of points.
- Numbers six through nine have double points. Double points are counted twice.
- Use the resources below to understand and encourage your child to use TouchPoints for addition and subtraction.