8. Exploring Counting Math Centers in Kindergarten Classrooms

In this episode we are talking all about one of the really foundational math skills that kids learn in kindergarten, which is counting. Some kids who come to us totally already get this skill and know how to count up to 100 plus, and some kids struggle with it more than others. So we're going to break apart this big concept into all the components that make up counting, and what to look for when we're observing our students counting and how to support our students in moving forward with their counting skills.In this episode I share:Understanding the different skills and abilities in countingStrategies for counting and the importance of touch and moveImportance of counting with executive function skillsTools to aid counting: counting mat, 10 frames, number linesComponents of counting: organization, one-to-one correspondence, number sequenceResources Mentioned:One to One Correspondence InterventionsCounting and Cardinality Activities!Connect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/