When counting, the concept of “one-to-one correspondence” is the understanding that each object being counted represents “one more.”
Before a child understands one-to-one correspondence, he will count by rote memorization. When asked to count a small group of objects, he will likely count quickly through the numbers he has memorized and randomly touch the objects being counted instead of touching and counting each object just once (schoolsparkes.com). This is a very important early math readiness skill and an EASY on to incorporate into your daily lives. Count the stairs as you walk up, a few cheerios while your enjoying a bowl for breakfast….the sky’s the limit! Have fun counting!
