Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min
One, two and then many! II
Show your child a bucket filled with building blocks. Take one out and ask 'How many blocks do I have in my hand?' Then take another and ask again. Finally, ask how many are in the bucket, introducing the concept of 'many' when counting becomes challenging.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- Milestonecounts up to 5Mind· 2.5y–3.3y· stretch· Steps 4, 5, 8, 17, 20
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Steps 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 17
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· core· Steps 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17
- MilestoneCombines two wordsMind· 14mo–3y· core· Step 13
- MilestoneUses self pronouns earlyMind· 2y–2.5y· core· Step 20
- MilestoneUses three- to five-word sentencesMind· 2y–4y· core· Step 20
Visual example
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