Learning to count is an important milestone in the life of a child. As a parent, it is essential that you take the time with your child to assist them in learning their numbers and developing their counting skills. Many parents find that their child is not receptive to their techniques and may not be comprehending the lessons as planned. It could be that the child needs to see the activities more as something fun. Throughout this guide, I will be detailing some fun activities for teaching kids to count. It is important that you know and understand that children work best when they are having fun and playing. It is important to use this to your advantage when educating them.
Number Scavenger Hunt
One of the first games that you can play is a number scavenger hunt. This is a really simple game that will work to help your child learn to count certain items, and maybe even learn a few other things in the process – such as grouping, classifying, and colors. Simply outline a list that details how much of something that the child should find. For example:
A Personalized Book with your child as the star in the story
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