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10 Fun Activities to Improve Your Child's Counting Skills

Counting Skills is a huge subject. Counting is an important skill for all children to learn, and it’s best to get them started early. There are many fun activities that you can do with your child that will help develop their counting skills, some of which may not even be on your radar yet! This article briefly discusses some of the most fun and engaging activities that will help children improve their counting skills and become better mathematicians in general.

Here are the ten activities that will hopefully give you enough ideas to improve your child’s counting skills and keep your child entertained at home.

1. Sing Rhyme Songs Together

Counting Rhyme Songs, also known as rhyme songs, are very educational for children. There are many different counting songs out there, so you can pick whichever one you want to use. Sometimes they are funny, silly, or just fun to sing because of the tune. If it’s a silly or funny song, that will help get your child into a playful mood to start learning. Some rhyme songs you can sing with your child are Five Little Ducks, Five Little Monkeys, 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe, Ten Green Bottles, and many more.

2. Play Mystery Socks

Kids need a partner for this game. They will need one sock and seven flat floral marbles; the flat marbles are ideal for this game because they won’t roll away. One kid should put several marbles into the sock. The other kid reaches into the sock without peeping, counts the marbles by touching them, and then tells the number. After that, the kids check if the answer is correct by taking the marbles out. 

3. Counting Snacks

Kids love snacks, and it is a great opportunity for you to work on their counting skills. If your kid asks for pretzels, gummies, grapes, or crackers, have your kids tell you a particular number and provide them with that number as they start counting. 

For instance, How many pretzels do you want? 8! Alright, Here’s the 8 Pretzels, so count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. As your kid starts understanding to count, they can start counting on their own. Then, as they are eating, you can ask them to count how many they have eaten. It is a great math practice that will help improve their counting skills while enjoying snacks!

4. Show More or Show Less

For this activity, you may need to make piles of different items on the table, which could be snacks or toys. Just make sure to pile one with less and one with more. Then, ask your kid to observe the items and have your child tell which pile has fewer items and which has more. It is an excellent concept to learn as your kid understands what numbers mean. Therefore, if a kid notices 6 and 3 of something, he will know which one has less or more.

5. Drawing Numbered Sets

Suppose you notice that your child can already recognize and recite particular numbers like numbers from one to ten. You can help your child retain that knowledge by encouraging him to perform this activity. First, you need to prepare a pencil and a paper. Then, write a particular number and word that you want your child to draw. For example, you write three suns on the paper; your child needs to draw three suns. Write as many figures as possible. This way, he’ll practice his counting ability at the same time develop his fine motor skills.

6. Fruit Counting

The objective of this game is to develop your child’s one to one correspondence. For this activity, you may need fruit counters and disposable plastic plates if you have any. Put some sticker dots on each plate; ensure to put a different number of dots to make it more engaging. Let your kid count the dots on the plate, then have him count out the number of fruits to put on the plate. Now, if you don’t have any disposable plate and fruit counter available to use, there are alternatives you can use. You can use dotted cards and any small items such as pebbles or buttons as counters. 

7. You’re Cookin’ Now!

It is a counting activity that will help your child improve their counting skills and develop his math skills at the same time. You can prepare bread, cookies, or crackers and tell your kid to complete one part of the instructions. Say, “You’re cookin’ now!” and insist your kid check his work before serving it. Ask him how many pieces of bread you want; 2 pieces of bread? Okay, here are 2 pieces of bread.

8. Count and Sort

Having your child learn how to count is the first step until they start learning how to count money, which will come next. For instance, you need to sort out some small items: marbles, beans, or buttons. Then ask your kids to count them and sort them into two piles by counting one by one. This kind of activity will help your child understand the concept of comparing numbers.

9. Laundry Learning

Kids love to help you in the laundry room, so why not use them in a learning environment? For example, if you have a large laundry basket, let your kid sort clothes according to color. For instance, he can sort out clothes by color. Then let him learn how to count the clothes by sorting them into groups of 5 or 10 or more. This kind of activity will help kids improve their counting skills while practicing math at the same time.

10. Counting Things Outside On A Walk

Make your outside walk with your child educational as possible. When you bring your child with you outside, point out all the things or items in nature that you can count. For example, ask your kid how many houses are on the street, how many trees are in the park, how many cars are in the driveway, and many more things to see your child can count.

Counting is a math skill that can be developed as your child learns more numbers, numbers from one to ten. As you know from the previous examples, this is a skill that can be developed as your child learns more about numbers. In addition, as your kid learns how to count, he will improve his ability to distinguish other numbers and understand other concepts such as fractions. That is why counting is a very important math skill for kids at any age, so don’t forget to help your kid develop the skill of counting.

Understanding Numbers and Counting Skills in Preschoolers

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Understanding Numbers and Counting Skills in Preschoolers

By Kristin Stanberry

You’re probably in the habit of measuring your preschooler’s growth by checking his or her height and weight. But how can you measure your child’s development in other areas, such as numbers and counting — early math skills?

Think about all the ways that numbers and counting are part of your child’s life! From soapy toes in the bathtub to “get ready-set-go!” in the yard, you are well positioned to observe and gather information about the early math skills your 3- to 4-year-old child is developing. The questions and tips that follow will help you understand what math awareness and skills your child should have — and how you can support his development.

Is your child developing age-appropriate numbers and counting skills?

It’s helpful to know what numbers and counting skills your child should be developing by age 3 or 4. Review the following list of milestones and note how your child is doing in each area. My child:
  • Is aware of — and curious about — how numbers and counting apply to his life and the world around him.
  • Can correctly count at least five objects.
  • Can point to places on a number line and count with 1-to-1 correspondence along the line (from left to right, right to left)
  • Understands that the written numeral “3” means three objects — and the same with numerals 1-5.
  • Can add and subtract small numbers of familiar objects. For example: “I have three cookies. You have two. How many do we have all together?”
  • Can put written numbers (numerals) from 1 to 5 in the correct order, small to large.
  • Can count from one to ten in the correct order.
  • Understands concepts of quantity (for example, “more” and “less”) and size (such as, “bigger” and “smaller”) and uses those terms correctly.

Encouraging numbers and counting skills at home

Now that you are aware of some of the basic math skills and concepts your preschooler should have, you can reinforce and build upon these skills. There are many ways you and your child can play with numbers and counting throughout the day. Here are some ideas to get you started:
  • Show your child how numbers and counting apply to everyday life. Use number words, point out numbers, and involve your child in counting activities as you go through your day. For example: Have your child help you measure ingredients for a recipe by measuring and counting the number of cups or spoonfuls. Talk about how things or amounts are more, less, bigger and smaller, and be sure to praise his efforts and his progress in math awareness.
  • Collect a variety of materials your child can use for hands-on counting. Old keys, plastic bottle caps, and buttons all work well. Collect them in a bag or jar and pick a time to count and re-count them again and again. (For added fun, offer guesses at the total number of items and see who comes the closest.)
  • Use items from around the house to experiment with addition, subtraction and “more” and “less” activities.
  • Read, tell stories, sing songs, and recite poems that include numbers and counting. Try to include books in which characters come and go as the story progresses.
  • Play simple board games that call on players to count spaces on the board, objects used in the game, and to recognize printed numerals or their representation (such as “dots on dice”).

Note: If your child has a regular babysitter or daycare provider, be sure to pass these tips along to the caregiver.

Promoting number and counting skills at preschool

The preschool classroom is filled with opportunities to learn and practice number and counting skills. Be sure to talk to your child’s teacher about structured teaching activities to develop skills in this area. To keep track of your child’s progress in early math skills, you’ll want to:
  • Ask your child’s teacher what early math lessons, games, and activities your child is exposed to and where your child is succeeding or struggling.
  • Find out what early math skills your child will need to master in ensure a smooth start of the kindergarten year
  • Look at the work and projects your child brings home from school. Look for numbers and counting themes and elements and discuss them together.
  • Encourage your child to talk about school and whether she finds numbers and counting interesting (or difficult).

Cause for concern? Where to turn for advice and assistance

Rest assured that “normal” development of beginning math skills doesn’t progress in exactly the same way for all preschoolers. However, you may want to seek help if your child:
  • Has difficulty with simple counting.
  • Doesn’t understand the one-to-one correspondence between number symbols and items/objects.
  • Doesn’t seem to understand or notice variations in size, patterns, or shapes.
  • Doesn’t see how math concepts exist in everyday life, even when examples are pointed out to him or her.
  • Dislikes and avoids activities and games that involve numbers and counting.

Discuss your concerns with your child’s preschool teacher and pediatrician. If you’re concerned that your child may have a learning disability or delay, you should contact your public school system and request (in writing) that a diagnostic screening (at no cost to you) be conducted (available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).


Kristin Stanberry is a writer and editor specializing in parenting, education, and consumer health/wellness issues. Her areas of expertise include learning disabilities and AD/HD, topics which she wrote about extensively for Schwab Learning and GreatSchools.

 

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TASHKENT, November 19, 2021 . - Today, UNICEF, together with the Ministries of Health and Preschool Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, introduced Bebbo, its first mobile application designed to support parents and guardians of children from zero to six years old.

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As an aid to parents in their children's early years, Bebbo also includes features that allow them to record immunizations received and planned, medical check-ups, and other milestones in a child's development.

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“The COVID-19 pandemic requires the provision of timely and quality support to parents in the face of disrupted services. The first responses fell on the shoulders of parents, who took on additional responsibility for the education, health and well-being of their children,” said Bekhzod Musaev, Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the new mobile application is a timely tool that allows parents and guardians to receive reliable information similar to the online consultation of a specialist. ”

UNICEF continues to work closely with national governments across Europe and Central Asia to empower parents and families with young children, including through new national parent support programs to reach and help the most vulnerable children in remote areas.

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