On a petal there is a starting number.
The same magic rule applies on every petal.
Read the label and keep applying the rule all the way around.
The filled-in example below shows the answer.
Example
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Applying a fixed rule around a starting number practices counting on in bigger steps.
Common pitfalls
Children sometimes switch the step size halfway through the flower. The rule on the label applies to every single petal.
How to practice at home
Name a starting number and take turns adding or subtracting the same step.
Related: Neighbor Numbers, Number Sequence