3.
Play "Go Fish"
Play
"Go Fish" with a deck of playing cards. You can
take out the face cards to play. Kids love playing games.
This one is a lot of fun and they will be learning at the
same time.
4.
Cook with your kids
Include
your child when you cook. Have him count the cups of milk,
the tablespoons of margarine, or the eggs when you cook. Show
him the recipe as you cook so he can follow along.
5.
Read counting books
Check
out counting books from the library. Read counting books to
your child. Have him practice counting as you read the book.
6.
Have a treasure hunt
Fold
up ten pieces of paper. On each piece of paper draw a number
of items. For example, draw one fish, two triangles, or three
apples. Also write a clue on the paper telling where to find
the next number "clue". Start the game with number
one and end with the number ten. Have your child count the
items on the page before you read the clue.
7.
Play a telephone game
Using
a toy telephone and a telephone book, have your child call
an order a pizza. Help him read the number and press the numbers
on the phone. You can also call the florist and have flowers
delivered. Let your child use his imagination.
8.
Play board games
Play
board games with your child like Monopoly. Let him be in charge
of rolling the dice. Have him count the dots on the dice and
then have him move the piece as he counts.
9.
Make a counting book
You
can purchase a blank book at an educational supply store or
make your own with construction paper and a three-hole punch.
On each page have your child draw or trace a number. Have
him draw items such as balls, worms, or smiley faces to correspond
with the number. Make pages for one to ten or one to twenty
if your child is older.
10.
Play an "I spy" game
Take
turns playing "I spy". Look around your room
and say, "I spy something we have two of (or three
of)..." It could be speakers for your stereo, cushions
on the couch or pictures on the wall, or anything you
can count.
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