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Mathematics · Ages 2-5 - compare the group with each bucket number

Bucket Buddy

Now playing: Starter Try it first · 5 rounds

Look at the small group, count it together, and choose the matching bucket number.
Focus skills Mathematics Classification Number Matching Visual Comparison

Bucket Buddy

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  3. Round 3
  4. Round 4
  5. Round 5
Which bucket number matches? two objects for the bucket buddy

Count the objects once, then choose the number bucket.

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Coach number matching.

Try saying
Count the group together before choosing, even when one bucket looks fuller.
Look for
Your child comparing a group with its number instead of its visual size.
Next tiny step
Fill a safe cup or bucket with blocks and count them together.

After this level

Try Bucket Buddy: Growing Groups. Members · 8 planned rounds Count wider object groups and match each friendly bucket to its number.
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Level roadmap

Starter rounds introduce the game. Growing levels add member practice, Challenge adds premium depth, and Adventure adds the longest ready path when available.

  1. Level 1 · Starter Starter

    A short, calm first round that introduces the game idea.

    Five short rounds ready for the public v1 Starter experience

    Ready to tryFree Starter
    5 planned rounds Current level
  2. Level 2 · Growing Bucket Buddy: Growing Groups

    A longer member round that repeats the skill with a little more variety.

    Count wider object groups and match each friendly bucket to its number.

    Ready to tryMembers
    8 planned rounds Play level
  3. Level 3 · Challenge Bucket Buddy: Challenge Groups

    A deeper review path for kids who are ready for more focus and more rounds.

    Match larger counted groups to their number buckets.

    Ready to tryPremium
    12 planned rounds Play level
  4. Level 4 · Adventure Adventure

    The longest path, designed for deeper premium play and future themed-pack expansion.

    A longer replayable mode that can connect to points, badges, or themed packs later

    Coming soonPremium
    20 planned rounds Definition coming soon
Continue away from the screen

Try a tiny counting round.

  1. GatherPut a few safe objects on the table.
  2. CountTouch each object once while counting out loud.
  3. ChangeAdd one or take one away and count again.
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