A number tells you where to start. Dots tell you how far to go.
Step 1: Let's Learn
Read it, or press Listen and follow the words.
Start and hop
See 5, then 3 dots. Start at 5 and hop 3 times.
Why a number and a picture together
The number holds the part you already know. The dots hold the part you still have to count. Each does the job it is best at.
It points at the next step
Later you will keep both parts as numbers and count on in your head. The card is training wheels for exactly that.
Step 2: Try It Yourself
Tap and try it out.
5 and 3 makes 8.
Step 3: Watch an Example
One step at a time.
Watch Mia Use a Card
Mia sees the number 7 and a card with 2 dots.
- Step 1
She starts at 7. She does not count the 7.
Step 4: Your Turn
Practice makes it stick.
Sticker Book
Problem 1 of 1
Leo has 8 stickers. He gets 2 more. How many stickers now?
Start and Count On
Start at the number. Count on for the dots.
1 of 2
Start at 6. Count on 3. Where do you land?
2 of 2
Start at 4. Count on 2. Where do you land?
Step 5: Quick Check
Show what you know.
Question 1 of 2
Start at 9. Count on 1. Where do you land?
Question 2 of 2
Start at 5. Count on 3. Where do you land?
What You Learned
- The number says where to start.
- The dots say how many hops.
- Do not count the starting number again.