Learning Success Podcast

"Seven cookies is more than five cookies" - seems obvious, right? Yet for many children, understanding quantities, comparing numbers, and estimating amounts feels like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces. This isn't about intelligence - it's about number sense, the vital cognitive skills that turn abstract numbers into meaningful math. Picture your child's brain building a mental number line, where each number has a real meaning and relationship to other numbers. When number sense is strong, children naturally grasp "how many," understand more and less, and can make reasonable guesses about quantities. These skills become their mathematical compass, guiding them through everything from basic arithmetic to advanced problem-solving. Join us as we uncover: Why counting dots isn't the same as truly understanding quantity How your child's ability to instantly recognize small groups (subitizing) predicts math success The missing link between estimation skills and real-world math confidence Why