> I've noticed that sometimes her friends look at her oddly when she holds up her index, middle, and thumb for the number three,
Hmm interesting. I have been trying something different as well. I have been counting with fingers with my kid using different fingers every time. The idea is that it doesn't matter to associate a finger with a number as long as the correct number of fingers is up. Like say most people start with the thumb and move left or right. Sometimes I start with the ring finger.
Counting is also fun in general. We count steps, count trees when we drive. I try to never make it about teaching but more about fun.
Hmm interesting. I have been trying something different as well. I have been counting with fingers with my kid using different fingers every time. The idea is that it doesn't matter to associate a finger with a number as long as the correct number of fingers is up. Like say most people start with the thumb and move left or right. Sometimes I start with the ring finger.
Counting is also fun in general. We count steps, count trees when we drive. I try to never make it about teaching but more about fun.