How many do I have now?
Obj. 20a, 20b, M9
Instructions:
Gather a bag of small candy, beans or beads.
Hold three in your hand and show this.
Drop one and ask how many you have now in your hand without showing
After the child responds, show the hidden amount in the hand.
Repeat steps
Enrichment:
Make the amount larger.
InterACTions:
Let’s play a memory game!
Count how many do you see in my hand?
Now what happens if I drop one. How many do I have left in my hand?
Correct! I have… (Show hand)
Let’s do it with a higher amount
Language Strategy:
Joint Attention: Allow the child time to respond