Counting Strategies for Kindergarten

Counting numbers are the natural numbers that can be used in counting. They start from 1, and the series continues as 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Zero is not included in counting numbers because we cannot count 0. Teaching counting strategies to kids can be challenging, but they need to learn how to count properly. One way to help teach counting is to use objects, such as beads, counting bears, or popsicles. You can also use a number line or a chart with numbers written out. With simple techniques, you can make learning to count enjoyable and uncomplicated and encourage a love towards numbers in your child. In this article, we will learn the counting strategy in addition and some of its examples.

Counting of Numbers

What is Counting?

Counting is the process of expressing the number of elements or objects that are given. Counting numbers include natural numbers that can be counted and are always positive. Counting is essential in daily life because we need to count the number of hours, days, money, etc. Numbers can be counted and written in words like one, two, three, four, and so on.

Counting Strategies and Examples

One way to help kids learn to count is to introduce counting strategies and examples. A few different strategies can be used, each a little different. Also, we will see counting strategies examples to understand them better.

• One strategy is to count by one. This means that kids count one number at a time. They start with one and go up to the number they are counting.

Kid Doing Counting

• Another counting strategy for kindergarten is to count by using the number toys. Here kids will have some numbers and they have to count them or arrange them.
  
  

A Toy Having Different Numbers

• A third counting strategy is to count each row by using Abacus. With this strategy, kids have to count each row. Here kids can also learn about different colours along with counting. This strategy will be very helpful for the kids.

Counting by Using Abacus

All of these counting strategies can help kids learn how to count. They can use these strategies to count anything, from numbers to objects. When kids are comfortable using these counting strategies, they can count anything they come across!

Solved Example for Counting Strategy on Addition

Q 1. Count and add the finger’s shown in the image by a boy.

Boy With His Fingers Showing Counting

Ans: Here, from the above image, we can see that a boy is showing some numbers with his hand. Here on the left side, he is showing 2 fingers, so keep the count as 2. Now on the right side, he is showing 1 finger. i.e., keep the count as 1. Hence, the total sum for this will be:

2 + 1 = 3

Q 2. Count the number of fingers shown.

Count the Finger

Ans: Here, from the above image, we can see two hands showing some numbers. On the left side, the hand shows 5 fingers, so keep the count as 5. Now on the right side, the hand shows 4 fingers. i.e., keep the count as 5. Hence, the total sum for this will be:

4 + 5 = 9

Practice Problem

Q 1. Count the number of boxes shown in the image.

Counting

Ans: 6

Q 2. Add and count the given numbers and objects.

Numbers and Objects

Ans:

10 + 3 = 13

12 + 5 = 17

15 + 2 = 17

17 + 4 = 21

11 + 2 = 13

Summary

Many students are taught counting strategies in school, but not all students prefer the same counting strategy. Some students prefer counting by ones, and some prefer to learn counting by objects such as Abacus. Letting students choose their preferred counting strategy can help them be more successful in mathematics. Although arithmetic abilities can be introduced to your child sooner, kindergarten and first grade are traditionally where educators introduce counting principles to children. Your kid may use the skills you teach them as a base to build on when kindergarten instructors introduce arithmetic topics to them.