Monday, June 10, 2013

Counting Games and Activities

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Over 30 counting games and activities for kids. Most use things you already have at home. Such fun ways to learn math!

Counting is a valuable early math skill that even toddlers can learn. If taught in a fun way, children will come to see math and learning as something that they enjoy doing. There are so many fun ways to practice counting. I've gathered some of my favorite games and activities that focus on counting from The PLAY Group  for you to try with your child.

Plant a Numbers Garden from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
Fingerprint Flower Counting from Mess for Less
Lady Bug Math Game from Coffee Cups and Crayons

Busy Bag Activities for Preschoolers: Ladybug Number Match and and Counting Math Game

Dr Suess Math Game from Coffee Cups and Crayons
Magnetic Lady Bug Counting Game from B-Inspired Mama and Twodaloo

DIY Magnetic Ladybug Counting Game for Preschoolers from Twodaloo at B-InspiredMama.com

You Can Count on Me from Mess for Less
Counting by 5's with Peas from Train Up A Child
Fishing for Numbers from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas


C is for Corn Math Activities from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Counting Coins from Mess for Less


Counting Book Free Printable from Mess for Less
Counting Raindrops from Train Up A Child


Pretend Elevator from Housing a Forest
Candy Kisses Game from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Counting Fun with Ping Pong Balls from Mess for Less

Math for preschoolers

10 Fun Number Shaker Games for Preschoolers from Coffee Cups and Crayons
Bear Cave Counting Game from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Gross Motor Activity to Practice Skip Counting from Train Up A Child


Counting Bead Fun from Mess for Less
Counting Snowmen from Housing a Forest

Simple Counting Snowman Craft and Activity ~ Housing A Forest

K is for Key Math and Science Activities from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Counting Caterpillar Counting by 10's Game from Mess for Less


Spring Flower Math Game from B-Inspired
Night Sky Felt Play Activity from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Night Sky Felt Play Set

Number Monster Box from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
Post it Note Math from Train Up A Child
Fun Math Activities for Bath Time from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Fun Math Activities

Stamping Dice from Housing a Forest
Water Bead Subtraction from Train Up A Child
Counting Games with Buttons and Muffin Cups from Mess for Less


Jumping to 100 from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
Cup Stacking Game from Housing a Forest


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You can follow The PLAY Group on PInterest where you will find ideas you can use to connect and have fun with your child. You can also interact with The PLAY Group in our G+ Community - The PLAY Group's Playground. We'd love to get to know you better and support you. So stop by and share what you have been up to!

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3 comments:

  1. What an amazing resource. I really do need to work on some Math/counting/numbers with Aarya - and these look like things I can try.

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  2. Great job on this roundup, Vicky! And thanks for including us. I've scheduled to share it on FB for Friday.

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  3. Nice collection! I love the muffin tin and button counting idea... so easy to throw that activity together with pretty much no mess! Thanks for the post.

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