USAGE OF COUNTING RHYMES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Keywords:
elementary schools, catchy tunes, traditional counting rhymes, education programs, worldwide, math skills, memory retention Introduction.Abstract
New research has discovered fresh insights into how preschool children learn to count by using counting rhymes in nursery and elementary schools leading to innovative teaching strategies that encourage problem-solving and reasoning. These approaches focus on understanding quantities and the mechanics of counting, rather than simply practicing counting procedures. This investigative approach has been proven beneficial for elementary school students with special needs, and it is believed that the same principles apply to pre-schoolers. This article outlines a new developmental framework for counting and includes activities based on recent research and established best practices. It also discusses how counting difficulties may or may not indicate not only in a math disability, but also language development of children, as well as their memory development.
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