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Discover how children learn to count and how you, as a family member or caregiver of a young learner, can help encourage their development. Then explore ways you can bring number sense into the home by recognizing opportunities to talk about math in everyday life, including while clearing the breakfast table.

Count in Groups
The Sorting Song

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