Which group has more? You can count both groups, or match them up one by one. The group with some left over has more!
Key idea
More means a bigger number. Match them up: the group with extras has more.
Worked example: Apples and bananas
5 apples and 3 bananas. Which has more?
- Match one apple to each banana.
- 2 apples are left over.
- So there are more apples.
Answer: Apples
For the grown-up: Compare at snack time: “Who has more grapes?” Line the things up side by side so your child can see the extras. Spread-out things can look like more, so lining up helps. Short and happy beats long. Five minutes is a good lesson.
- Try it at home: Compare two piles of blocks.
- Line up forks and spoons to see which has more.
- Count cars of two colors on the street.