Numeracy

THINK - MATH

With your support, toddlers are developing their ability to understand and work with numbers

At A Glance

Numeracy skills are the foundation of all areas of math. Toddlers use their numeracy skills all the time. For example, they count strawberries at snack time or notice when they have fewer toys than a friend. We can support children’s development of numeracy skills by counting objects, talking about numbers, and comparing quantities.

What It Looks Like

A quick glance at ways you can help toddlers develop numeracy skills

Use Number Language

Connect number words to the quantities they represent. Say each number aloud while counting and point to objects in a group like this educator does.

Model One-to-One Correspondence

Encourage and model counting objects. Notice how this educator touches each train as she counts aloud.

Support Subitizing

Model subitizing by identifying how many there are without counting. Note how this educator says, “You have two now in the box,” without counting.

SUPPORTING MATH SKILLS THROUGH BOOKS

Ten Black Dots

Written and illustrated by Donald Crews, this book invites you to count along as dots appear and are arranged in new and creative ways.

SUPPORTING MATH SKILLS THROUGH BOOKS

Anno's Counting Book

Written and illustrated by Mitsumasa Anno, this book shows colorful illustrations of a growing town with many people and activities to see and count as the year goes by.