Tap to Count

Learn to count by tapping on objects—each tap adds to the total!

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• Tap to Count

Is My Child Ready For This Activity?

Your child is ready when they can recognize numbers. This builds on Find and Tap Numbers skills.

Levels & Progress

This activity has 5 levels with increasing counting complexity:

Level	Counting Method	Target Range
1	Count by 1s	Small totals
2	Count by 10s	Tens
3	Mix of 1s and 10s	Combined
4	Count by 100s	Hundreds
5	Mix of 100s, 10s, 1s	All place values

Gameplay Experience

1. See the Challenge: Jane asks "Can you count to [number]?"
2. See the Objects: Cards with fruits or animals appear, each worth 1, 10, or 100
3. Tap to Count: Tap each card to add its value to your total
4. Hear the Count: Each tap speaks the running total
5. Cards Highlight: Tapped cards turn yellow
6. Reach the Goal: When you've tapped all cards:
   • 🎉 Confetti celebration
   • Jane asks "How many cards?"
   • Choose from number options to confirm

Visual Feedback:

• Number blocks above each card show place value
• 🔴 Red = 100s, 🔵 Blue = 10s, 🟢 Green = 1s
• Running total displayed prominently
• Tapped cards animate

Learning Objectives

• Counting: One-to-one correspondence with objects
• Number Recognition: Identifying written numerals
• Place Value: Understanding 1s, 10s, and 100s
• Addition: Building towards basic addition skills
• Number Words: Hearing numbers spoken aloud

Progress Tracking

Each counting session is tracked with:

• The target count
• Individual card values
• Final count achieved
• Confirmation answer

Sound On?

Essential! This activity relies on audio counting:

• Goal announcement stating the target number
• Running count spoken with each tap
• Number word pronunciation for learning number names
• Confirmation prompt at the end

The spoken numbers are crucial for connecting numerals to their names.

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