Count Objects

What is Counting?

• Counting is finding out "how many" objects are in a group.
• We use numbers () in a specific order to name each object.
• The last number you say tells you the total number of things in that group.

How to Count Objects Correctly To be a master counter, follow these three simple steps:

1. The Touch Method: Point to or touch each object as you say the number. This ensures you don't skip any!
2. **The One-to-One Rule:**Only say one number for every one object.
3. The "Check" Mark: If you are counting pictures on a paper, draw a small line or a dot on each one as you count so you don't count the same object twice.

Counting Groups (Up to 10) Let’s practice looking at different groups and finding the total:

• Group A: 🍎 🍎 🍎 3 Apples
• Group B: 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 5 Cars
• Group C: 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 8 Frogs

Count and Compare Once you can count, you can find out which group has more or less:

• More: The group with the bigger number.
• Less: The group with the smaller number.
• Equal: When both groups have the exact same number of objects.

Why Do We Learn This?

• Daily Life: You need counting to share snacks with friends, tell your age, or see if you have all your crayons.
• Building Math Skills: Counting is the "start line" for Addition and Subtraction.
• Ordering: It helps you understand what comes first, second, and third.

Lesson Summary

• Counting tells us How Many.
• Touch each object as you say the number.
• The last number is the total.