Helping Hands

Lunch for four friends: count out four plates, then work through the list (plates, cups, forks) one for each friend, then spot what's missing when one more friend arrives.

Builds: Planning a job, one-to-one counting

Words: plate, cup, fork, spoon, bowl, bear, bunny, fox, duck, one, two, three, four

Try it together: Before a meal, make a list together (plates, cups, forks) and let your child count one of each out for everyone at the table.