Subitizing is a way of instantly counting. Here are some resources to learn more about both perceptual subitizing and conceptual subitizing. As well as a couple of questions… Continue Reading →
What is Subitizing?
Tag Archives: counting
Counting Isn’t an Inherent Concept
We know that if you start counting at one object the number of thing is the same as if you start with something different – but kids don’t. Here are some thoughts on counting that can put you in a different mindset when dealing with children and counting. Continue Reading →
Teaching Math with Counting
Parents focus on the counting to 10 and learning to read in the early years. But you can do so much with counting to support math learning other than just counting to 10. Continue Reading →
Practicing Math Skills Early in Life Is a Brain Changing Event
New research by Stanford Medical’s Dr. Vinod Menon shows that children can develop math skills and cognition early and quickly – with differences shown in as little as one year! Here is a way to start math learning early. Continue Reading →
Counting with Ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers are “1st, 2nd, 3rd, …” but we need these to count items to arrived at the final cardinal numbers. All this fancy math talk – why not make it fun with some colorful bugs! Continue Reading →
An Observation of Cardinals and Ordinals at the Playground
When we count, we use both cardinal numbers and ordinal numbers. But what’s the difference!? Continue Reading →