Milestoneunknown· 3y–3.5y

Counts four objects by touching each

Child counts four objects one-to-one, touching each as they count and giving a correct total

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Normative evidence

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This milestone3y–3.5yDenver II0mo–6y012243648607284months
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet child counts four objects one-to-one, touching each as they count and giving a correct total

  • No observable behavior matching this construct
Emerging

Beginning to attempt child counts four objects one-to-one, touching each as they count and giving a correct total with direct adult support

  • Requires significant prompting or physical guidance
Developing

Demonstrates child counts four objects one-to-one, touching each as they count and giving a correct total inconsistently or in structured settings

  • Achieves with mild support
  • Inconsistent across contexts
Secure

Consistently demonstrates construct across contexts

  • Reliable performance without prompting
Reflexive

Masters construct; generalizes spontaneously

  • Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations

Activities for this (1)

Thinking2.2y–3.3y

Think It Through

Parent runs structured play observations targeting shape recognition, spatial reasoning, counting, comparison, block building, peg tasks, rhythm tapping, and mechanical toy operation. Covers twenty cognitive problem-solving milestones at 28-38mo.

Formal assessments

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