Counting is an early numeracy skill. Counting helps your child learn the words for numbers and the right sequence for numbers – ‘1, 2, 3, 4, 5’. For example, your child might learn that ‘5’ is how many fingers there are on one hand, and ‘10’ is how many fingers there are on both hands. This helps your child understand that ‘10’ is more than ‘5’. Basic numeracy skills like counting lay the foundation for more complex numeracy and maths skills.