Comparing groups — which has more, which has fewer — comes before comparing numbers. Children first judge by looking, then learn to count both groups when they look nearly the same.
What your child will learn
- Tell which of two groups has more
- Understand and use the word “fewer”
- Count both groups when they look similar
Listening for the question
Later quests mix “which has more?” and “which has fewer?”, so children need to listen to the question as well as look at the pictures. The question is read aloud every time.
Example questions
Here are a few questions like the ones in the first quest. Can you solve them?
1. Which has more cookies?
- 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
- 🍪
Show answer
Answer: 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪. 5 is more than 1, so the group of 5 has more.
2. Which has more cupcakes?
- 🧁🧁🧁
- 🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁
Show answer
Answer: 🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁. 5 is more than 3, so the group of 5 has more.
3. Which has more cupcakes?
- 🧁🧁🧁
- 🧁
Show answer
Answer: 🧁🧁🧁. 3 is more than 1, so the group of 3 has more.
Tips for grown-ups
- At snack time, ask who has more grapes — then count to check.
- Use the word “fewer” in everyday talk: “There are fewer cars in the street today.”