In one corner of the outdoor area,
the washing line
has captured
Richard and Chloe's attention.
They're going to
fill it with numbers, in order.
I've got six. Put it on there.
We need number nine.
They call to each other,
helpfully identifying what they need.
Richard sees 18
is in the wrong place
and moves it nearer
to its final position.
Richard reflects positively
on the order of the first nine.
And then there's 18.
There's 18, then.
But Chloe's still concerned about 18,
still too close to accommodate
all the numbers in between.
You get, don't you?
You always get it.
- Where's 11?
- I've got 11.
Chloe has 11
ready and waiting correctly.
Where's number 12?
Got it. I don't want to drop it.
Chloe is delighted to be up to 12.
- We've really got all the numbers.
- Come on, move that over.
They realise that 18
needs to be moved again.
It's real teamwork,
each anticipating the other's needs.
Richard, I think we will need
more or less one.
And, yet again,
18 stands in the way of progress.
I'll move it over.
Where does that go?
Where's 16?
16?
Richard,
I think 16 is right over there!
I'll get it.
Casey awaits with a helping hand.
They cooperate to get 16 and share
the skill to identify the number...
17.
..even upside down through the fence.
- 17, 18.
- Where's 19?
- I put 19 in the wrong place.
- Where?
Where? I don't know.
I've got 16.
Where's 19?
So close to 20,
but there is a problem.
That's where we put it!
There!
Careful checking reveals
19 to be where 16 ought to be.
19. Then 20.
20 is right, there. Let's count it!
A final check, starting at zero.
Five, six, seven, eight,
nine, ten, 11, 12...
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20!
Count it backwards.
Casey extends the activity,
asking them to count it backwards.
- 19, 18, 17, 16.
- No, 20!
29, 28. No.
Despite the hiccup,
Chloe remains supportive
and Richard begins
to think it through again.
18, 17, 16...
He is completely focused
and distracted
as another boy rushes past.
14, 15.
22.
11, ten, nine, eight, seven, six,
five, four, three, two...
- Zero.
- One, zero.
Chloe and Richard have every reason
to look satisfied with their labours.
