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To think dd should be able to count to at least 5 by now?

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Gappp · 22/02/2025 08:31

She’s 2 and six months and can only count to three and I’ve tried so many times to get her to do more. I’ve read by school they should be able to count to ten? I can’t see this happening at this rate!

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REDB99 · 22/02/2025 08:36

I think at 2.5 don’t worry, keep making sure there is plenty of exposure to number but don’t put pressure on. Does she retain other information? Are her nursery teachers worried? I’m sure she’ll be fine and get there when she’s ready.

EliflurtleAndTheInfiniteMadness · 22/02/2025 08:36

I thought this was going to be about a 4 or 5 year old. It really really doesn't mean anything at this age, lots of kids can't count to 5 at this age. I can't even remember what age mine learnt to count to 5, except for my middle boy because he couldn't count to 10 at 5 years old. He's 9 now and topping his year in maths and doing extension work over a year ahead.

Lifestooshort71 · 22/02/2025 08:35

Aw, bless her! She'll come on in leaps and bounds and as long as she's reaching her other milestones I wouldn't worry.

Hercisback1 · 22/02/2025 08:34

Chill. Mine couldn't speak at that age and he's fine now.

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Gappp · 22/02/2025 08:34

It says online count to ten by 2!

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happystory · 22/02/2025 08:33

There are absolutely no 'shoulds' at her age. She will build on being able to count to three in her own time. Please don't worry. (Preschool practitioner for 20 years here.)

BooomShakeTheRoom · 22/02/2025 08:33

Yabu to worry about this at 2.5 years!

They learn very quickly when the right time comes, relax and enjoy watching her playing- you have a whole school period to worry about her academic learning.