Subitizing

Small Collection Namer

Names groups of 1, 2, and 3 with increasing accuracy. Most children of about 34-39 months of age can accurately name groups of 1, 2, and 3. Many children learn to recognize and name groups of 4 about 6 months later. The child is able to recognize small groups without relying on a model or matching strategy.

Activities

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Other Examples:

Three dogs walk by, child says, "Three doggies!"
Shown a pair of shoes, a child says, "Two shoes."
When asked, “How many blocks do you have?” a child shows a caregiver one block in each hand and says “Two.