Fun Ways to Teach Counting to Preschoolers

Saying numbers in order is a start, but true counting means matching each number to one object.

Touch as you count

Encourage children to touch each item as they count it. This one-to-one correspondence is the heart of counting.

Count real things

Stairs, snacks, and toys are perfect for counting practice during the day.

Match quantity to numeral

Games that show objects and ask for the matching number connect quantity to the written symbol.