WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.166 --> 00:00:06.272 ♪ ♪ 2 00:00:06.339 --> 00:00:08.942 NARRATOR: Learning the words and symbols that represent 3 00:00:09.008 --> 00:00:13.780 "how many" is an important step in developing number sense. 4 00:00:13.847 --> 00:00:16.883 When a child is able to recognize and name 5 00:00:16.950 --> 00:00:20.920 the numerals 0 through 9 she can associate the word 6 00:00:20.987 --> 00:00:24.157 or symbol with the quantity the number represents. 7 00:00:24.224 --> 00:00:27.293 GIRL: Ten, zero, one... 8 00:00:27.360 --> 00:00:30.096 JODI PLAISTED: Once they are able to recognize those numbers 9 00:00:30.163 --> 00:00:32.766 and understand those numbers 0 through 9 10 00:00:32.832 --> 00:00:36.002 we are able begin building on the higher numbers. 11 00:00:36.069 --> 00:00:38.638 And then after that they can start composing 12 00:00:38.705 --> 00:00:42.008 and decomposing and adding and subtracting. 13 00:00:42.075 --> 00:00:43.710 NARRATOR: In the family activities section 14 00:00:43.777 --> 00:00:45.245 on this web page, 15 00:00:45.311 --> 00:00:47.647 you can find ways to support your child's development 16 00:00:47.714 --> 00:00:49.482 of this skill at home. 17 00:00:49.549 --> 00:00:53.186 It's as easy as 1-2-3! 18 00:00:53.253 --> 00:00:58.691 ♪ ♪