Which Has More?

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   Around age two, your child may not count reliably yet but can compare two noticeably different amounts. Snack time offers an easy way to explore “more” and “less.”

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   Place clearly different amounts of blueberries on two plates, such as five on one and ten on the other. Ask whether your child wants more or less and encourage either word.

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   If they choose more, invite them to take the plate with the larger amount. Respond, “Yes—more for you and less for me.”

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   Then ask, “I have fewer blueberries. Would you share a few?” Watch together as the two amounts change.

What to notice

• Says which plate has more and which has less Emergent Mathematical Thinking
• Shares several pieces with you after you ask Relationships with Adults

Tips

• Try the same “more” and “less” comparison with other snack foods, such as crackers, strawberry pieces, or grapes.

Developmental benefits

• Cognitive: Watching a group of blueberries change as some are shared helps your child notice and compare “more” and “less.”