Is it okay for children to count on their fingers? Is it OK for children to count on their fingers? Generations of pupils have been discouraged by their teachers from using their hands when learning maths. But a new research article shows using fingers may be a much more important part of maths learning than previously thought. Source 4n.
I learned quickly how to count by using my fingers. I think this is a good way for both young boys and girls to learn quickly how to count plus add and subtract. The more they can do it with a visual aid the quicker their minds will get when that aid is taken away.