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Find the number
3️⃣three⚫⚫⚫three dots8️⃣eight🔍find
Find the number.
The big ideaEach number has its own shape. Find the one that says how many.

How it works

Each number has its own shape. Find the one that says how many.

Match the dots to the number: three dots go with 3.

Say the number name as you point.

1 × 3 = 3
Three dots go with the number 3.

Example 1: Match the dots

  1. You see 3 dots.
  2. Touch each dot and count: 1, 2, 3.
  3. The number is 3.

Example 2: Find eight

  1. You hear: find the number eight.
  2. Look at 7, 9 and 8.
  3. Point to the 8.

Example 3: Say it

  1. Point to a numeral and say its name.
  2. Say it loudly.
  3. Hearing it helps you remember.

Words to know

number
A word or symbol that says how many.
dots
Small round marks we can count.

Watch out

Try it

  1. How many dots: ● ● ?
  2. How many dots: ● ● ● ● ?
  3. Point to the number 5 among 5, 3 and 8.
  4. What number comes before 6?
Answers: 1. two · 2. four · 3. 5 · 4. 5
For grown-upsWrite numbers on cards and match each card with that many buttons.
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