Represent numbers up to 3

Learning Objectives Match the numeral (1, 2, 3) to a group of objects. Create a group of 1, 2, or 3 objects when asked. Say the correct number name for a group of up to 3 items. Use their fingers to show the numbers 1, 2, and 3. Draw a picture to represent the numbers 1, 2, and 3. Point to an object and say 'one', 'two', or 'three' correctly. Let's be number detectives! 🕵️‍♀️ How many noses do you have? Let's count! Today, we will learn to show numbers. We will use our fingers, toys, and drawings. Knowing numbers helps us count our snacks! 🍎🍎 Real-World Applications Counting your toys 🧸 Sharing snacks with friends 🍪🍪 Counting buttons on your shirt Finding 3 wheels on a tricycle 🚲

TermDefinitionExample NumberA number tells us 'how many' of something there are.The number 2 tells us there are two cats. 🐈🐈 CountTo say numbers in order for each thing you see.Touch each apple and say 'one, two, three'. 🍎➡️🍎➡️🍎 One (1)One is just a single thing, all by itself.One sun ☀️ Two (2)Two is one thing and one more thing.Two shoes 👟👟 Three (3)Three is two things and one more thing.Three balloons 🎈🎈🎈 MatchTo find the number that goes with a group.The number '3' matches the three pigs. 🐷🐷🐷

One-to-One Rule 1 \text{ touch} \leftrightarrow 1 \text{ number word} When you count, touch each object only one time. Give each object its own number. Number Group Rule \text{Numeral} \leftrightarrow \text{Group of Objects} The number symbol shows how many things are in a group. '3' means a group of three. Last Number Rule \text{Last number said} = \text{Total amount} The last number you say when counting is the total. If you say 'one, two', you have two things.