ABSTRACT
Two children are sitting side by side in the classroom working on number. A pile of buttons is on the table in front of them and each has an old tobacco tin with five glittering stars and the number five on the lid. The following conversation ensues between one of them and a French-speaking visitor: Visitor: Alors, tu regardes bien les étoiles sur la boîte. Il faut trouver 5 boutons et
les mettre dans la boîte. Tu comprends? Si tu veux, on peut les compter ensemble.
