Counting is a life long skill. Learning early will help prepare toddlers for all those later math lessons. Numbers are everywhere. Begin to notice them and point them out to your toddler. Make it a fun game.
Fun and Engaging Counting Activities
1.Counting Crocodiles, I Heart Crafty Things
Yep, you read that right…crocodiles. I had quite the fascination with them when I was a preschooler.
“Counting Crocodiles” is a fun book by Judy Sierra. The blogger and mom behind I heart Crafty Things used it as inspiration for this fun counting activity.
2.Count and Smash Play Dough, Stir The Wonder
Great for those kinesthetic learners as this is a very hands-on activity. What child doesn’t love to smash play dough! A smooth play table and a few tools and you are ready to go.
3.Race To Lose A Tooth Counting Game, Toddler Approved
This game is toddler approved using marshmallows to represent teeth. Your child will learn to count and have better oral health at the same time!
4.Cheerio Counting, Teaching Tiny Tots
Have some cheerios around the house? Grab a snack and start this counting activity. Teaching Tiny Tots has a free Cheerio printable chart that you can use, so be sure to visit the post. Dont’t have Cheerios? Fish crackers also work great!
5.Counting Ducks, It’s A Long Story
Yellow ducks are a charming part of childhood. They’re cute, bright, and look cuddly. It’s A Long Story is bringing that charm to counting. It takes a little prep work to prepare the ducks, but once finished they can be used again and again.
6.If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Counting, Still Playing School
This book is a classic toddler favorite. Still Playing School came up with a fun math activity to go along with it. Toddlers can use dot markers to make the correct number of chocolate chips.
7.Cupcake Molds and Pom Poms, Laughing Kids Learn
This is a simple activity that will help your toddler develop his counting skills but also motor skills as he learns to grasp the tongs. Colorful pom poms make the activity more fun.
Happy Counting!
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