Finger Counting Supports Early Math Learning

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It is a common myth that counting on fingers is an immature math strategy and hinders children’s learning. However, research shows that using fingers to help teach early math concepts supports children’s math learning. In fact, using fingers or other body parts to count may be the oldest and most widespread number representation system in the world.

When teaching counting, early childhood educators often use objects such as animal counters, base-10 blocks, or linking cubes. These objects, or manipulatives, can help make abstract math concepts and procedures more concrete and easier to understand. Fingers can work in the same way—plus they have the advantage of almost always being available.

For an example of finger counting in action, watch this short video of a 2-year-old using materials readily available to him—his fingers—to practice counting his baby brother’s fingers.

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