Literal question
Turn the page to the practice sheet for missing numbers. Say: Here are some numbers. 1, 2, and 4. What number goes here?
If the child answers correctly say: That’s correct, 3. Let’s do another one.
If the child answers incorrectly, do not explain the child how to get the correct answer. Just say: The number 3 goes here. Say the numbers with me. (Point to each number) 1, 2, 3, 4. 3 goes here. Let’s do another one.
Now turn the page to the next practice sheet. Say: Here are some more numbers. 5, 10, 15 and ___. What number goes here?
If the child answers correctly say: That’s correct, 20. Now I want you to try this on your own
If the child answers incorrectly say: The number 20 goes here. Say the numbers with me. (Point to each number) 5, 10, 15, 20. 20 goes here. Now I want you to try this on your own.