- count to figure out how many are in a "collection" of objects (a set of old keys, teddy bear counters, rocks collected from the yard, arts and crafts materials, etc.)
- make a written representation of what they counted and how they counted it
The evidence is overwhelming that children benefit from working together. During Counting Collections the learning spaces are full of conversation and problem solving. Partners have lots of negotiating to do as they decide on a collection, choose a place to work, and figure out a strategy. Opportunities to learn to work together are as abundant as opportunities to develop number sense and counting skills during Counting Collections.