What is Counting 

Counting means saying numbers in order, one by one.
 We use counting to find out how many things we have.

When we count, we start at one and keep going forward.

Example:
 One
 Two
 Three
 Four
 Five

Each number tells how many.


Why Do We Count

We count things around us every day.
 We count to know the number of:

Counting helps us understand how many.


How to Count

We always start at one.
 Then we say the next number, and the next, and the next.

Like this:
 One
 Two
 Three
 Four
 Five
 Six
 Seven
 Eight
 Nine
 Ten

You can count using your fingers, blocks, or number lines.


Counting to Bigger Numbers

After ten, the numbers keep going.

Eleven
 Twelve
 Thirteen
 Fourteen
 Fifteen
 Sixteen
 Seventeen
 Eighteen
 Nineteen
 Twenty

You can count all the way to one hundred and twenty.

Practice slowly, little by little.
 Each day you will get better.

Counting Objects

We use counting to find out how many things we see.

Example:
 If you see four apples, count them like this:

One apple
 Two apples
 Three apples
 Four apples

Now you know there are four apples.


What Helps Us Count

These tools can help us count:

These make counting easier and more fun.


Let’s Practice

Try counting from one to five.
 Now count to ten.
 Keep going to twenty.
 Can you count to thirty?

You are learning how to count forward.
 You are doing well.


What’s Next After Counting

After counting, we learn how numbers are made.

We learn about:

Counting is the first big step.


Let’s Remember

Counting means saying numbers in the right order.
 We use it to know how many.
 We count real things.
 We can use our hands or tools.
 We start at one and go forward.

Counting helps us get ready for all other math.


End of Lesson

That’s the end of your first Grade 1 math lesson.
 You now understand what counting is and how to do it.

You are off to a great start.
 Keep practicing your numbers every day.
 You are building something strong.


Want to keep going?

Click to start the next lesson: Place Value — Tens and Ones