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What is Number Sense in Early Math Learning?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Learn about this key math skill and how you can help teach it to your child. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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By Jill Staake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by Owen Bissell<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Key Number Sense Concepts <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Do Children Develop Number Sense? <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Teach Number Sense to My Child?<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can ABCmouse Help Children Develop Number Sense? <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We use the term \u201cnumber sense<\/strong>\u201d to describe a general understanding of numbers and how they work. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Think of it as being fluent in numbers, the same way students become fluent in reading<\/a>. Number sense is a critical skill that children begin developing in preschool<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Number sense includes the following: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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