How to teach your baby or toddler math, do you show "numbers" first or "numerals"? Let's look at why you should start with "numbers" first? Teach Your Baby Numbers "Number" can also be referred to as "true value". A "number" is a count or measurement that is an image in our mind . When you write or talk about numbers you can use "numerals" such as "6" or "six". You can also show an image of 6 red dots on a flash card or 6 apples on a plate. These are the possible ways you can