
Beginner
During meals, count food items and move them across the plate as you count.
Tip: Count carrots, blueberries, or pieces of cheese.
Intermediate
When sharing snacks, pass out pieces one at a time.
Tip: Talk about what happens if there is not enough for everyone to have the same amount.
Experienced
Organize snacks into groups of the same size, then try skip-counting.
Tip: Make groups of 2, 3 or 5, then count by twos, threes or fives.
Foodtastic Counting
Math in Your Meal!
Why is this important?
Counting out loud helps children attach meaning to counting objects.
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Reference:
VandeWalle, J. A. (2011). Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally. Pearson Canada. (p. 191).
