Use Zero for an Empty Group
Look only at objects inside the stated group.
About 10 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 1Connect Numerals, Zero, and Equal Counts
Read and write numerals and distinguish equal counts from appearance.
Before you begin
- Count drawings to ten.
Choose by skill rather than age alone. Read with an adult when useful, revisit a lesson, or explore another grade.
Follow the lesson sequence
Write a Numeral to Record a Count
Count the supplied objects, say the final number, and write its numeral.
About 12 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 2Order Written Numbers Without Guessing by Size
Read the two written numbers.
About 12 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 3Keep a Count When Objects Move
Draw the supplied group, then redraw each object in a new position.
About 12 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 4Review and transfer
After the lessons, try 4 new review cases and a practical task. Each answer has an explanation and a link back to the related lesson.
Open the unit reviewGuest answers are temporary. Keep your own paper or document; this unit does not certify completion or record a school grade.
Topic references
- Common Core State Standards, mathematics: K.CC.A.3 — Read and write numerals and distinguish equal counts from appearance.
- Common Core State Standards, mathematics: K.CC.C.7 — Read and write numerals and distinguish equal counts from appearance.
These references informed the topic selection. They do not certify complete standards alignment.