- Counting: The child learned to count the number of players on each team.
- Number recognition: The child identified the numbers on the players' jerseys.
- Addition: The child added up the scores of each team to determine the total score.
- Subtraction: The child subtracted the number of outs from the total number of players to determine how many players were still in the game.
- Comparing numbers: The child compared the scores of each team to determine which team was winning.
Continued development related to the activity:
1. Encourage the child to keep score during the game, practicing addition and subtraction skills.
2. Have the child calculate the batting average of a player by dividing the number of hits by the number of at-bats.
3. Introduce the concept of averages by having the child calculate the average number of runs scored per inning for each team.