“Can {child_name} count past 20 verbally, and compare quantities — which group has more, less, or the same?”
Follow-up: “Has {he_she} noticed patterns in numbers — odds and evens, doubles, sharing things equally?”
Not yet
Counts to 10 or less; doesn't compare quantities reliably
Emerging
Counts to 20 with prompts; compares 'more' or 'less' with simple sets
Developing
Counts beyond 20; compares quantities up to 10 in different contexts
Secure
Counts confidently beyond 20; compares quantities up to 10; explores patterns including odds, evens, doubles, equal shares
Counting walks ('how many red cars do we see?'), sharing snacks equally — everyday maths beats workbooks at this age.