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COUNTING GAME
THE MOTHER WOULD LAY TOOTHPICKS ON THE TABLE. THE CHILD WOULD
HAVE TO COUNT THE TOOTHPICKS. THE MOTHER WOULD THEN EITHER
ADD OR SUBTRACT TOOTHPICKS. THE CHILD WOULD THEN COUNT THEM AGAIN.
THIS WOULD BE DONE OVER AND OVER UNTIL THE CHILD KNEW HOW TO
COUNT ACCURATELY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- C531 Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00-00-1964