Preschool student Scarlett counts and recounts a collection of 9 "tops" (pureed fruit pouch tops).  What differences do you notice each time she counts?

Preschool student Nicole counts a collection of 12 plastic frogs. What do you notice about her use of the number sequence?  One-to-one correspondence?  

Preschool student Aubree counts a collection of 9 plastic bears.  What does Aubree understand about counting?  What is she still working on?  

Kindergarten student Lorelai counts a collection of 31 pennies. What do you notice about her understanding of grouping?