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Counting back is a method of learning subtraction by taking away the smaller number from the larger number by counting backward from the larger number.
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WE ALL KNOW THAT*Along with Anxiety, which is an intense and persistent feeling of fear, worry, and uneasiness, has become increasingly common in children and can strike anyone at any time. However there are several methods you can try to keep your anxiety in check but *one of the best & simple technique is of of counting backwards .
There are many basic concepts that kids must learn at an early age. It makes their life simpler such as counting. The idea of counting helps kids to count many things and promotes mathematical skills. Forward counting is necessary to learn for kids. But have you ever thought that counting backwards is also a part of the academic curriculum that kids must know?
Backward counting is decreasing one number each time from the count. It is also called reverse counting. When a child is reading any book, they will turn a page every time they finish reading one page. But when the kid turns pages backwards, they will learn about backward counting very easily.
Suppose there are 12 bananas, and the monkey eats one at a time. It means every time one banana is reduced. Count bananas each time when the monkey is eating. It might help to understand backward counting numbers.
To teach backward counting, there are varieties of activities, few are given hereunder.
1. Hide and Seek
Playing hide and seek is an excellent idea to teach kids about reverse counting. Ask a kid to count either from 5 or 10. It can be a perfect practice to teach about it.
2. Hopscotch
Mark out a track on the floor and write numbers from 1 to 10. Ask your kid to jump from the largest to the smallest number.
3. Building Towers Backwards
Take some construction toys with numbers written on them, for example, LEGO. Start building it with the largest number. It will show the backward numbers.
4. Pass the Ball Count Down
Take a ball you pass around the circle. The first child says’ 10 ’ (or the number you are starting from). The second child says ‘9’, and so on.
5. Dance Counting
Put a random song and do some easy steps. Chant the numbers backwards with the music. This will help your kid to learn reverse counting.
Learning the concept of “forward counting” is a priority for children. As they learn about counting, it might be easier for them to learn about relatable theory. It makes them more confident about academic curricula. Once they become confident, you can also teach backward counting. It is easy to write backward counting, but orally, it is tricky.
Learning to count backwards can be a valuable skill for kids of all ages It can help with things like learning to tell time and understanding place value in Maths. Plus, it’s just a fun way to challenge yourself!
Backward counting can be a difficult skill for kids to master, but it’s an important one. Using the fun and interactive way of learning backward counting. With patience and perseverance, you can conquer backward counting in no time.
Aishwarya Raj, a clinical psychologist practising at Delhi NCR, said that counting backwards can help by allowing the brain to focus on something logical in order to break up anxious thoughts. “This is especially helpful for those who are prone to ruminate on anxious thoughts.
By counting backwards, the brain is given a task to focus on something that is not related to anxious thoughts. This can help to clear the mind of anxiety, allowing the individual to stay focused and calm,” she explained.
counting backwards forces your brain to return to the present and allows the body to come back from a hyper-aroused state to a balanced one.
“When you’re counting backwards, you are taking your mind out of the fight-flight-freeze-fawn setting and the act of focusing on a simple task acts as a positive distraction from the spiralling thoughts*
Backward counting can also help reduce physical symptoms of anxiety, such as dizziness, nausea, tightness in the chest, and feelings of dread.
By counting back, the individual is able to redirect negative thought processes into positive ones.Dear readers ,your feed back will help me in improving the blog.communicate your valued suggestions and donot forget to visit our school web site
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