earlynumeracycues
nounUK /ˌɜːliˈnjuːmərəsi kjuːz/
US /ˌɜːrliˈnuːmərəsi kjuːz/
Little signs that help young children start to understand numbers.
The teacher watched for earlynumeracycues like counting toys during play.
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2. Behaviors showing a child is beginning to compare amounts.
Grabbing the bigger pile of blocks was one of his earlynumeracycues.
3. Signs that a child recognizes simple shapes and patterns.
Sorting round and square buttons gave clear earlynumeracycues.
4. Clues that a preschooler is starting to count in order.
She said 'one, two, three' while hopping, showing earlynumeracycues.