Count everyday objects (toys, snacks, stairs, cars)
Practice counting during routines (snack time, bath time, cleanup)
Point out numbers on signs, clocks, and packaging
Practice number recognition using magnetic numbers or flashcards
Match objects to numbers (put 5 blocks with the number 5)
Use “I Spy” with numbers (“I spy the number 3”)
Read counting books together daily
Focus on small numbers first (1–5, then 1–10)
Use household items to make sets (e.g., “Show me 4 spoons”)
Clap, jump, or stomp while counting aloud
Sort objects by color, size, or type
Build patterns using toys (red-blue-red-blue)
Use play dough or blocks to form groups and compare “more/less”
Practice simple comparing words (big/small, more/less, same/different)
Roll dice and count out that many objects or movements