
(Fun Learning for Kids)ĥ Little Ducks Activity – Make your own duck props using stones and use them while singing the favorite finger play 5 Little Ducks.
#LEARNING NUMBERS GAME FREE#
(Buggy and Buddy)Ĭounting Bear Number and Color Matching Activity – After reading the book Brown Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, start counting and sorting the bears by color using the free printable cards. Ten Apples Up On Top Game – Practice counting as you put the felt apples on the board. It teaches number recognition while the the children are also moving. Printable Bear Number Game – After reading the book Time to Sleep, invite your children to play a fun number game that’s about hibernation and a bear. Playdough Cupcakes Counting Activity – How many candles go on each cupcake? A fun way to work on simple counting skills! (Messy Little Monster) Smack the Number – Have your children line up foam numbers and smack the one that you call, using a flyswatter. Gross Motor Counting Activity – A fun activity that goes with the book 1,2,3 to the Zoo. (Messy Little Monster)Ĭounting Caterpillar Busy Bag – The main goal of this activity is counting, but it also works on number recognition and word reinforcement. Magnetic Fishing Number Game – Toddlers will have fun singing, counting, and ordering numbers as they catch the fish. Pipe Cleaner Counting Activity – This activity will take you less than 5 minutes to put together and should cost less than $2! (Planning Playtime)Ĭount the Coins – A simple 1-3 counting activity with a free printable. Children can sort small objects by color and then put the number of objects on the card that matches the number. (Fantastic Fun and Learning)Ĭounting and Color Sorting Activity – Print out the free color cards and write a number on each one. Listen and Spray Counting Game – Write numbers on the sidewalk and have the child listen for how many claps and then spray that number with water. 25+ Hands-On Number Games for Toddlers (and Preschoolers!) The goal of these games is to create a fun, playful experience. If at any time your child seems frustrated, stop and try an easier number activity on another day. Some of these might be more suitable for preschoolers. Start with the easier ones and, as your toddler is ready, try more challenging activities. This collection of number games for toddlers has a variety of activities for different skill levels. Most importantly, these number games are fun! Some of the activities also include color sorting and fine motor strengthening. This collection of number games for toddlers helps strengthen simple counting skills and number recognition. They can be adapted for use at home or in the toddler and preschool classroom.

They can be done independently or with a small group of children. Games are a great way to help young children build skills. Playful, hands-on learning for the home or classroom!

This collection has something at every toddler level, and even preschoolers will enjoy them. I will be adding more games! Check back at this page to see the new games, or subscribe to my emails to get updates.Inside: Easy number games for toddlers are a fun way to expose them to number recognition and counting. I currently have 19 Roll and Cover Games available now. Use two game dice with the mat that has numerals 2-12, and have children add the dots on the two dice. Use one game die with the mat that has numerals 1-6. If you would like for children to practice matching numerals, make your own game die with a wooden or foam cube and write the numerals on the die. They will continue rolling and covering until each space is covered and the game is complete.
#LEARNING NUMBERS GAME HOW TO#
How to Play Roll and Cover GamesĬhildren will roll a game die, count the dots on the die, and find and cover that number on the mat. Decide if you want to use the 1-6 numeral mat or 1-12 mat. Use the blackline version to save ink and use these with manipulatives or with bingo dot markers. Use the color version with manipulatives, such as cubes, plastic chips, or flat floral marbles to cover the numbers.

If you choose the color version, I recommend laminating it to reuse each year. I have included both color and blackline versions so you can pick your preference. These games are easy prep and once the children understand how to play, these games can be used in the Math Center all year by simply changing out the Roll and Cover themed mat.
