When do kids typically learn to count to 20- and learn the alphabet?

Answer 1

well thats something the parent should be teaching, or helping to teach.They learn to do those things in Kindergarten , but teaching them ahead of time is extremely helpful.

Answer 2

My daughter knew the alphabet by the time she turned three. To count to 20 all the way through with no mess ups, I think she was about 4 before she could do that, I'm not for sure on that one. She is in kindergarten now, and they are learning the sounds of the letters, and to count by 10's and so on. But, she knew the sounds of the letters before she started kindergarten.

Answer 3

This actually depends on what your child's interests and learning styles are. My daughter is now seven, but she learned her entire alphabet by the time she was 2 and was reading by age 3 1/2. My son, on the other hand, took no interest, and he is now in kindergarten. He finally decided it was important to learn the alphabet after hearing my daughter read a dinosaur book to him (oh, and by the way, she is at a fifth grade reading level and is only in second grade).

As for the math, my son learned how to count to twenty when he was about 3. His interest is math, and he has no struggles with it. He now counts past 100! My daughter wasn't all that gung-ho about numbers, but she learned how to count all the way up to 100 by the time she entered kindergarten.

By whatever means, start teaching your child early on. My daughter is a visual learner, and she learned through flash cards. My son is an auditory learner, so we counted a lot out loud. When we'd go up the stairs, I'd count each step or count the sticks we'd pick up, etc.

It's never too early, but don't wait too long to teach them...kindergarten isn't all about socializing anymore! They have to come to kindergarten knowing everything they once taught in kindergarten! They now start reading programs in kindergarten.

Answer 4

My daughter learned how to say the alphabet and count to 20 when she was 3-ish. However she did not learn how to recognize the letters or count things out until she was four. As long as you work with them, children can learn their alphabet and numbers before kindergarten.

Answer 5

Not sure I understand the question. Learning to count and learning the alphabet are the building blocks, the foundation for what the child will learn in kindergarten. Yes, they will teach those things in school, but it is basically an overview of what should have already been taught. All teachers "backtrack" to what was learned in the previous grade, to establish the groundwork for the lessons for that grade. For kindergarted, the previous "grade" is daycare and education from parents.

Answer 6

Realistically, whenever you teach them. When you notice that your child remembers things and repeats, I would start repeating numbers or letters. I teach first grade and even though people say they are taught these things in kindergarten they are supposed to know these things before they enter kindergraten. My son is four and he can count up to 30 and say his ABC'c. He has been able to count to twenty for about a year now and say his ABC's for a year or so, he can recognize and name half of the letters and he knows most of the letter sounds. All kids are different.

Answer 7

It depends on the child, and how much they have been worked with, and whether or not they have some mental issues going on. My son learned his alphabets at age two, he is not seven and is finely learning how to count, past ten. My son has Autism.

If you are concerned about your childs abilities, and your child is just about pre k age, take your child to the local school when it is time for regestration and they will give him her a quick assesment.

Answer 8

kids typically start learning to count to 20 when the parent is there teaching them the numbers and letting them know that it's alright and just take their time to count it out. Do things to make them use counting(like when they want candy, treats, etc.)

Answer 9

My daughter learned them right before she turned 4.

Answer 10

Around 3-4

Teaching a child earlier does not make them smarter and really holds no purpose. Children that age should learn through play.