The Last Number Tells How Many

Say the last number counted to tell how many.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. 10 minutes or less.

For grown-ups

With your help, your child learns that the last number counted tells how many there are. We suggest reading it together.

What children learn in Level 4

When you count, the last number you say tells how many. 1, 2, 3, 4! The last number is 4, so there are 4 pigs.
Your turn! Tap to count the chicks. What's the last number you say?
1, 2, 3. The last number was 3, so there are 3 chicks!
Your turn! Count the sheep. How many sheep are there?
Try it with a grown-up! Count some blocks together. Then ask: how many? Say the last number.

Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), 48–60 months:

CD-MA2.4e — With adult guidance and when counting, understands and can respond with the last number counted to represent quantity (cardinality).