Learn to count to 3

Learning Objectives Say the number names 'one', 'two', and 'three' in order. Count up to 3 objects. Point to each object once as they count. Answer the question 'How many?' for groups up to 3. Match the number symbol (1, 2, 3) to a group of objects. Let's be number detectives! 🕵️‍♀️ How many wheels are on a tricycle? 🚲 We will learn our first numbers: 1, 2, and 3! Counting helps us know 'how many'. It is a super fun skill! Real-World Applications Counting your yummy snacks 🥨 Counting your cool toys 🚗 Counting your happy friends 😊 Counting the buttons on your shirt 👕

TermDefinitionExample One (1)One is the very first number. It means there is only a single thing.You have one nose. 👃 Two (2)Two comes right after one. It means there is a pair of things.You have two eyes. 👀 Three (3)Three comes after two. It is one more than two.A stoplight has three colors. 🚦 CountTo count is to say numbers in order to find out how many things there are.Let's count the cats: one, two. There are two cats! 🐈🐈 NumberA number is a word or symbol (like 1, 2, 3) that tells us how many.The number for three apples is 3. 🍎🍎🍎

The Counting Order Rule 1 ➡️ 2 ➡️ 3 Always say the numbers in this special order. One always comes first! The 'One More' Rule for 2 🍎 + 🍎 = 🍎🍎 (1 + 1 = 2) When you have one thing and add one more, you get two things. The 'One More' Rule for 3 🚗🚗 + 🚗 = 🚗🚗🚗 (2 + 1 = 3) When you have two things and add one more, you get three things.