Learning Numbers
Mark is learning numbers in school and practices counting every day. He starts with one and counts up to ten, using his fingers to help him. He points to each finger as he says a number. His teacher gives him colorful number cards to practice. Mark likes the card with the number five because it is red and also likes the number eight because it is blue. At home, Mark plays a counting game with his mom. She asks him to count toys and blocks. Mark enjoys counting and learning new numbers, and he feels proud when he counts correctly.
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Answer from the Story
What numbers does Mark count from and to?
What colors are the cards for the numbers five and eight?
What does Mark do at home to practice counting?
Your Thoughts
Do you enjoy learning numbers or math? Why or why not?
What numbers are easy or hard for you to remember?
How do you practice something new when you want to learn it?
Did you ever use games to learn when you were younger?
What do you feel proud of when you learn something new?
