Introduction
Counting games and activities are essential for preschoolers to develop their mathematical skills and understand the concept of numbers. Engaging in fun and interactive games can greatly enhance their learning experience. Here are 45 cool counting games and awesome activities that will keep your preschoolers entertained while they learn.
1.Counting with Cheerios: Encourage your child to count Cheerios as they put them on a string or a piece of spaghetti.
2.Number Hunt: Hide number cards around the room, and ask your preschooler to find the numbers in order.
3.Finger Painting Numbers: Let them use their fingers to paint numbers on paper, practicing number formation and counting.
4.Lego Tower Building: Ask them to build Lego towers of different sizes according to specific numbers provided.
5.Jumping Beans: Place numbered bean bags on the floor, and have them jump from one to another in order.
6.Number Memory Game: Create pairs of matching number cards, and play a memory game by flipping two cards at a time.
7.Animal Counting: Ask them to count as they place toy animals into a basket or container.
8.Playdough Numbers: Have them form numbers using playdough, practicing fine motor skills and recognition.
9.Counting Fish Game: Cut fish shapes out of paper, write numbers on them, and attach magnets for kids to catch with a magnetized rod, counting as they go.
10.Musical Numbers Game: Play musical chairs with numbers written on chairs instead of the usual format.
11.Sticker Number Line
12.Dice Addition Race
13.Stairs Counting
14.Lego Number Match
15.Puzzle Piece Unscramble
16.Outdoor Chalk Hopscotch
17.Balloon Pop Countdown
18.Sorting Coins
19.Button Jar Counting
20.Number Collage Art
21.Ice Cube Count and Melt
22.Nature Counting Walk
23.Paper Number Chains
24.Spinning Wheel Numbers
25.Pom-Pom Tweezer Transfer
26.Number Fishing Game
27.Sensory Number Dig
28.Clapping Syllables
29.Octopus Tentacle Counting
30.Number Bowling
31.Colored Crafting Stick Puzzles
32.Ping Pong Ball Toss
33.Domino Math Skills
34.Number Beans Sorting Game
35.Foam Block Stacking Contest
36.Macaroni Jewelry Patterns
37.Snack Time Serving Counter
38.Numbered Footprints Pathway
39.Water Balloon Math Fight
41Sock Puppet Finger Counting
42.Egg Carton Math Games
43.I Spy Books with Numbers
44.Playing Card Match-Up
45.Craft Stick Patterns
Conclusion
Integrating counting games and activities into your preschooler’s daily routine can significantly impact their numerical skills and understanding of the world around them as they grow up! Choose the games that your child finds most enjoyable and appealing, and watch as they develop essential math skills while having tons of fun!
