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The Third Button

From Numberblocks · 2024

The Third Button
4 minPre-KKMath
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Summary

In “The Third Button,” the Numberblocks practise counting in order and matching each number to one thing. A full episode (4:30) from the BAFTA-winning maths series — quick to drop into a maths warm-up or centre.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

“The Third Button” helps children practise counting in order and matching each number to one thing.

  1. Can you count along out loud with the Numberblocks?
  2. What number comes next when they stop?
  3. Why do we point to one thing for each number we say?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: count, order, next, how many.

Try it: Count a small set of objects out loud, touching one for each number you say.