When you count, each new number means one more thing.
Key idea
One more is the next counting number. 1 more than 5 is 6.
Why it works
Counting adds one thing each time you say a number. So the number after 5 means a group of 5 with one more added.
Worked example: One more car
Sam has 4 cars. He gets 1 more. How many cars does he have now?
- Start at 4.
- One more is the next number: 4, 5.
- Sam has 5 cars.
Answer: 5 cars
For grown-ups: Ask “What is one more than 7?” with steps, snacks or toys. Let your child check by adding one and counting.