Learn and PlayAges 4–5
Which Number Is One Less?
Look at how many dots there are. Tap the number that is one less than the number of dots.
Which number is one less?
About this activity
Which Number Is One Less? is an early number activity for children ages 4–5. Children identify a quantity and choose the number that represents one less. The activity helps children understand that each number before another in the counting sequence represents a quantity that is one smaller, while developing number sequencing, numeral recognition, and understanding of the relationship between numbers and quantities.
Skills practiced
Understanding one less, Number sequence, Numeral recognition, Connecting numerals with quantities
Tips For Parents
Make a small group of objects, take one away, and ask your child how many there are now to reinforce the meaning of one less.
About this activity
Which Number Is One Less? is an early number activity for children ages 4–5. Children identify a quantity and choose the number that represents one less. The activity helps children understand that each number before another in the counting sequence represents a quantity that is one smaller, while developing number sequencing, numeral recognition, and understanding of the relationship between numbers and quantities.
Skills practiced
Understanding one less, Number sequence, Numeral recognition, Connecting numerals with quantities
Tips For Parents
Make a small group of objects, take one away, and ask your child how many there are now to reinforce the meaning of one less.
