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Counting

One, two, three. Counting is just saying numbers in order — and matching one name to one thing.

Count the blocks

Tap + to add one. Each block is one count.

3

Each colour is a different number. Counting is just saying their names in order: one, two, three…

What counting really is

Counting is a one-to-one match. Each block gets exactly one name — one, two, three… — and the last name you say is the total.

Three things to notice

  • Each thing gets one name (don't skip, don't double-count).
  • The order of names is fixed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…
  • The last name you say is the total — that's the whole point.