Subitizing Using Hands and Fingers to Recognizing Quantities

Did you know that children can see math before they even learn to count? It’s true! Subitizing (yes, it’s a real word!) is the ability to instantly recognize the number of objects in a group—without counting. Think of rolling a die and knowing it shows six right away. That’s subitizing!

Use the finger cards- along with children's own fingers - to explore different quantities in a fun, hands-on way. Repeat the activity until children can recognize quantities instantly, without counting.