Children begin to understand the meaning of numbers through the concept of __________ and begin to count around __________, the same age at which their language development accelerates dramatically.

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Numeracy refers to the understanding of numbers and their relationships, and typically develops around 24 months of age. This is also around the same time that children's language development experiences a rapid acceleration. Option A is incorrect as literacy refers to reading and writing, not numbers. Option B is incorrect as counting usually begins around 2 years of age, which is after 18 months. Option D is incorrect as numerology is a form of divination and has no relation to children's understanding of numbers.

Children Begin to Understand the Meaning of Numbers Through the Concept