Kids practice counting from 1 to 20 with Wondy and friends Nico and Ruby, using movement and song to make the numbers stick. The lesson ends with a quick quiz so learners can check what they remember. Try pausing at each quiz question and letting your learner answer out loud.
What's in this lesson
- Counting from 1 to 20
- Star jumps while counting
- A counting song
- Counting balloons
- A blast-off countdown from 10
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About this math lesson
Counting to 20 is one of the first big milestones in kindergarten math. In this free video, children say each number from 1 to 20 out loud, move their bodies with star jumps and count real objects, which helps them link the number word to the amount.
Key ideas
- Say the numbers 1 to 20 in order, without skipping
- Touch or point to one object for each number (one-to-one counting)
- Notice the teen numbers: 11 to 19 are ten and some more
- Count backward from 10 for a rocket blast-off
Questions parents and teachers ask
At what age do kids learn to count to 20?
Most children learn to count to 20 between ages 4 and 6. Counting to 20 by rote and counting 20 objects are both kindergarten goals in most US schools.
How can I help my child count past 10?
Point out that the teen numbers are ten and some more, count everyday objects such as steps or snacks, and sing a counting song together a few times a week.
Is this counting video free?
Yes. Every Wonder Squad Academy lesson is free to watch, with no sign-up, and ends with a short quiz.
