Counting Concepts and Strategies

The video tutorial focuses on counting to seven using various objects like fingers, beans, and cubes. It introduces the concept of organizing objects into arrays to understand the parts of the number seven. The lesson includes interactive challenges to reinforce counting skills and concludes with a creative task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the number seven.

Why is counting to seven considered a big deal in the lesson?

• Because it's the highest number in the lesson.

• Because it signifies readiness for first grade.

• Because it's the easiest number to count to.

• Because it involves using both hands.

What do we use as counting sticks in the lesson?

• Pencils

• Fingers

• Cubes

• Beans

What happens when you reach five while counting with fingers?

• You use the other hand.

• You stop counting.

• You start over.

• You use a calculator.

How do we count to seven faster using fingers?

• By skipping numbers.

• By using both hands simultaneously.

• By counting backwards.

• By tapping on a picture.

What objects are used to count in an organized way?

• Pencils

• Beans

• Dots

• Cubes

How are the beans organized to match fingers?

• In a circle

• In a zigzag

• In a pile

• In an array

What is the purpose of organizing beans in an array?

• To make it look pretty

• To match the fingers

• To confuse the students

• To make counting harder

How many beans do you add to six to make seven?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• One

What is the first step when using a dot card?

• Count the dots

• Draw more dots

• Erase some dots

• Color the dots

How many more dots are needed to make seven if you have four?

• Three

• Four

• One

• Two