The Grow Into Math Blog

Why Kids Skip or Double-Count Objects (And How to Help!) counting Mar 16, 2026

Even after your child has mastered saying the number words in the right order, you might notice that they have trouble applying this count list to a set of objects. This might look like skipping over ...

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My Child Can Say the Number Words in Order, But Can They Count? counting Mar 16, 2026

What is counting, anyway?

When I hear parents and caregivers talking about how high their child can count, they’re usually referring to how high they can recite the number words in order: "one, two, ...

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Numerals Can Wait: Why Number Concepts Matter More Than Symbols counting numerals start here May 27, 2025

So many math worksheets and materials for young children focus on teaching them to recognize and write numerals. While it is important for kids to learn these skills as they move toward more “formal” ...

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How to Teach Skip Counting and Why it Matters counting subitizing Sep 19, 2024

Skip counting is more than just reciting numbers by twos, fives, or tens—skip counting is an efficient counting strategy that helps kids build a meaningful number sense. Let’s dive into how you can he...

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4 Easy Ways to Kickstart Your Preschooler’s Early Math Learning cardinality counting start here subitizing Oct 16, 2023

It might feel like preschoolers are too young to learn math, but it’s the perfect time to start! Just like reading together sets the stage for early literacy, exploring math as a family helps set your...

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