~Don't just stop at 1, 2, 3! Besty's way of spreading words~
"I can say one, two, three... but how do I expand from there?"
To address the concerns of such mothers, we will introduce some step-by-step techniques to help turn numbers into a conversation!
STEP 1 | First, words: Link numbers with your voice and fingers
First, have fun learning the numbers from one to ten by using your body, such as playing with your hands, jumping, and climbing stairs! It's important to use cards and blocks to "see, say, and touch" the numbers.
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It is difficult to give meaning to numbers if they are simply recited in order, and if you stop at STEP 1, you will end up just saying them.
Be sure to ask your child sentences like, "How many?" and "There are three!"
STEP 2 | Connect numbers with objects: A chance to “feel” the numbers you see!
・How many apples? → One, two, three!
・I see five cars!
・You have two socks!
By counting real objects and toys,"English numbers = quantity of real things"will change to.
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This will develop the ability to recognize "visible numbers" with the right brain and "convert them into English" with the left brain.
Counting by actually touching and arranging the words will significantly improve word retention.
STEP 3 | Phrases: Choose, Give, Compare
・Can I have one, please?
・Take two!
・You have more than me!
・Let's share five blocks.
Try turning situations in your daily life where you use numbers into phrases.
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By using numbers to communicate actions, your English will become much more practical!
“This is the moment when it becomes firmly established as "usable English."
STEP 4 | Pretend conversation and everyday life: Numbers are the gateway to “interaction”!
・How many pancakes do you want?
・You ate three!
・Let's count the animals.
・Give me five! (High five)
Numbers are present in every aspect of life, such as pretend play, eating, and helping out.
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Because numbers appear naturally in everyday life, they are easy to apply to English conversations.
Let's gradually shift from "saying numbers" to "communicating using numbers."
Summary | Numbers are a mechanism for generating interaction
Numbers are not just something to remember; they also serve as a catalyst for communication, such as sharing, comparing, and giving with others.
Starting today,
“How many do you want?”
Why not give it a try?
