{"id":17134,"date":"2024-04-15T10:08:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T18:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=17134"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:18:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T18:18:36","slug":"teach-number-recognition-to-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/teach-number-recognition-to-preschoolers\/17134","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Number Recognition to Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full aofl-no-margin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-header-1.jpg\" alt=\"A child playing with a number peg board. \" class=\"wp-image-17183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-header-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-header-1-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-header-1-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-group1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa\">How to Teach Number Recognition to Preschoolers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#767676;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Learn what number recognition is, and how to teach it to young children.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-byline1 is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d9898e9428f92344e66d02352200c11 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">By Jill Staake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5c64b6196e9415e367561c9af8ea066 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/owen-bissell-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Owen Bissell<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-abb47ee48de991ece61fa2251d1f44ec wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#what\" title=\"\">What is Number Recognition?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30eefdf0ca4cd6f41af762fb71dfcf03 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#why\" title=\"\">Why is Number Recognition Important?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c77676648ce1a0f31afa20b7e8b59c5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#when\" title=\"\">When Should I Teach Number Recognition to My Child?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96ab40df7cbeb7e2ecfb25813c06308a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#how\" title=\"\">How to Teach Number Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4a8148207e06ab8c4ea2842852f2a00 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#activities\" title=\"\">Number Recognition Activities and Games<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"what\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">What is Number Recognition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">For many kids, their first exposure to math is when parents help them start counting 1-2-3. This is the beginning of number recognition, a vital foundational math skill. Put simply, <strong>number recognition is the ability to identify and understand numerical digits 0 through 9. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">There are a variety of skills involved in number recognition:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-advice-list3 has-text-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Quantity Representation:<\/strong> Understanding that a quantity of items can be counted, and a number assigned to that group&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number Names<\/strong>: Ability to recognize and say number words (one, two, three, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Numerical Digits: <\/strong>Recognition of the numerals when written out (1, 2, 3 etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing Numbers:<\/strong> Ability to write out the numerals by hand&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"why\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Why is Number Recognition Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Number-recognition-1.jpg\" alt=\"A child counting with colorful paper clips. \" class=\"wp-image-17166\" style=\"border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:2.0714285714285716;object-fit:cover;width:928px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Number-recognition-1.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Number-recognition-1-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Number-recognition-1-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Before kids can move on to basic arithmetic, they must be completely comfortable with numbers themselves. <\/strong>This means more than just being able to count out loud from one to ten, repeating back what they\u2019ve heard from parents or teachers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Number recognition is a deeper understanding of numerals and how they work.<\/strong> Kids who master it truly grasp the concept of numbers as they relate to groups of items. When they see the numeral 8, they understand that it corresponds to a group of eight objects, a skill called one-to-one correspondence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Kids need to be able to recognize written numbers in numeral form.<\/strong> They must also learn to write these numerals confidently and easily, so they\u2019re ready to start using them in equations.&nbsp;<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0018\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Math-CTA-2.0-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Math-CTA-2.0-Desktop.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Math-CTA-2.0-Desktop-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Math-CTA-2.0-Desktop-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide  aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0028\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Math-CTA-2.0-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Math-CTA-2.0-Mobile.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Math-CTA-2.0-Mobile-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"when\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">When Should I Teach Number Recognition to My Child?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Many parents start counting with their children very early on. <strong>When kids are very young, your main goal is simply to expose them to the concept of numbers and counting.<\/strong> You can also emphasize ideas like \u201cmore\u201d or \u201cless.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Around age 3, your child may start to demonstrate real understanding of number recognition. <strong>Now is the time to begin matching written numbers to groups of objects<\/strong>, helping them make the connection between number words (\u201cone\u201d) and numerals (\u201c1&#8243;). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">As your child develops their handwriting skills, be sure to have them practice writing numbers as well as letters. They\u2019ll need both of these as they get ready for more advanced learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Don\u2019t worry if it\u2019s taking some time<\/strong>\u2014children don&#8217;t need to achieve that deep understanding of how numerals connect to quantities or mastery of writing numerals at age 3 or even 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>The entire trajectory of number recognition will continue into kindergarten<\/strong>, including writing numbers 0 to 20, understanding the relationship between numbers and quantities, and connecting counting to cardinality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"how\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">How to Teach Number Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Try these tips and ideas for teaching number recognition to preschool age children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-list2 aofl-no-padding has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ol start=\"1\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Start With 0 to 5<\/strong><br><br>With five fingers on one hand and five toes on one foot, this number set is the perfect place to start! When your child seems comfortable with these numerals, you can move on.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Don\u2019t forget zero! This is a vital concept kids need in math, but one we don\u2019t always take the time to emphasize.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-advice-list1 has-text-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Look for Numbers in the Real World<\/strong><br><br>Numerals are everywhere, so you can practice any time. Plus, pointing out numbers in the world around them helps kids see the real-life connection of this skill.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-advice-list1 has-text-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Examine Number Shapes<\/strong><br><br>Take time to explore the numerals themselves. Ask your child, \u201cDoes this numeral have straight lines or curves? Does it look the same if it\u2019s turned backwards or upside-down?\u201d Use their finger to trace the numbers, getting a feel for how they\u2019re formed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-2.jpg\" alt=\"A child playing with kinetic sand making numbers. \" class=\"wp-image-17169\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-2.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-2-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-advice-list1 has-text-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Take Numbers Out of Context<\/strong><br><br>You want your child to recognize each numeral on its own, not just in relation to the numbers around it. So be sure to study each number individually, making sure your child can recognize and say its name on sight.&nbsp;These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/color-by-number-for-preschool\/17512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">color by number worksheets for preschoolers<\/a> is a great way to get some extra practice. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-advice-list1 has-text-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Use Visual Aids and Manipulatives<\/strong><br><br>Stock up on number magnets, beads, flashcards, and other manipulatives for kids to try out. Encourage them to play with these number manipulatives, even if they\u2019re not using them to count. Let them build patterns, stack blocks, and explore their own way through play.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-advice-list1 has-text-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Write Numerals<\/strong><br><br>When your child is ready to start writing, you can begin by having them trace the numbers with their finger. Then, they can use a crayon or pencil to begin writing. Remind them that numerals are made up of straight lines and curves, just like letters. Give them lots of practice writing out numerals and matching them up with corresponding sets of items.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"activities\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Number Recognition Activities and Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Make math fun right from the beginning with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/hands-on-math-activities-for-your-preschooler\/2334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hands-on games and activities<\/a>. <strong>Learning is best when kids are self-motivated<\/strong>, so find the strategies your child enjoys and use them whenever you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gse.harvard.edu\/ideas\/usable-knowledge\/23\/05\/embracing-learning-through-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a book<\/a> published by a team of researchers at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, &#8220;Learning is helped by &#8220;experiences that are playful \u2014 that are joyful, meaningful, actively engaging, iterative, and socially interactive.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">To incorporate learning that feels like play into your child&#8217;s math routine, try these engaging activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-3.jpg\" alt=\"A child playing hopscotch to learn numbers. \" class=\"wp-image-17172\" style=\"border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:2.0714285714285716;object-fit:cover;width:928px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-3.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-3-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/number-recognition-3-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b493dbf86bebe17d0619d167271b7af\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Number Songs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89eabe1fc656c2d93354f4647a2c16cb wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">There are lots of wonderful number songs you can sing with your toddler, both counting songs and those that focus on individual numerals. <strong>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V_lgJgBbqWE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">playlists like this one on YouTube<\/a> for songs you\u2019ll love.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d973ca529f54893d737dbbf4a02d0ec\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Tracing Activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9304335aeea85bbf9e4290ef9eb15ea0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">As kids learn to write numerals, tracing is often the first step. <strong>They can use their finger or another tool to trace numbers in sand, shaving cream, soap bubbles, and more.<\/strong> Tracing worksheets are another good way to get in some practice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/number-tracing\/7042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out our collection here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c3c277d03a686276a53b7c3339e2702\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Matching Games<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73e14bde5da8b46411b764b3c059f89f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Use number flashcards to play a game of memory. <\/strong>Kids can match two numerals together or match a numeral with a card showing a corresponding set of items.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00019e931c3084d31669c827630d4eac\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong><strong>Move and Count<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa1607281178a8a7c3d3aca6cb8ec794 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Count your steps as you walk<\/strong>, then write the number on the sidewalk with some chalk. Or, <strong>see how many times your child can jump up and down in 30 seconds<\/strong>, and have them write down that number. Then, try again to see if they can beat that number! This works with lots of physical activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-099dffeaacf2d160f72849148d81365e\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Number Collages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24c8aed48c4b86b14fdf8f082e51fa58 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Go through old newspapers and magazines, tearing or cutting out numerals wherever you find them. Then, <strong>make a collage page for each numeral.<\/strong> You can assemble these into a book for kids to return to again and again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c26f9e560c4e91a9a4100c3148e34dc1\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong><strong>Go Fish<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-652512498f97e13ca7d09f08fedfe913 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">This classic card game is absolutely perfect for number recognition practice! <strong>Use a card set made for the game or any playing cards with the face cards taken out. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5cb8455ba6fdec7fd05dfa7de28abe9f\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Sticky Notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77567be63ad33772c4ab1399efa58809 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Grab a pad of sticky notes and a crayon, then<strong> take a trip around your house counting objects<\/strong>. As you do, have your child write the number on the note and attach it to the items. For instance, you might count six cookies in the cookie jar. Write the number six and attach it to the jar.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85bf4a8b2d16873262be10779ac9f11e\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f17f4cc97460447971756e036d842a0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Collect some boxes or bins and add a number card to each one. Then <strong>set a timer and challenge your child to bring the correct number of items to each bin before time runs out<\/strong>. Example: If the circle is labeled with the number three, your child might put three stuffed animals inside.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e66d605216e11c84be98d5a345c326b9\" style=\"color:#01075f\">The Number Game<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f7a65f46a65e873fd115eaf385d0e68 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">This is a good one to play in a car or while you\u2019re waiting at a restaurant. <strong>The goal is to be the first to spot the numbers 0 to 9, in the correct order. <\/strong>You might find them on license plates, billboards, menus, price tags, and more depending on where you play.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c854866080e55d86e4152dfc358e475\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Online Games<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6d3458f7f518cd104e646e4030614c7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Playing games online can help reinforce number recognition. Every child loves a little screen time, and <strong>math games like the ones offered by ABCmouse can build the foundational skills preschoolers need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of our favorites for number recognition:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-checkbox2\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/view-games\/mirror-lake-fish-count~2444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mirror Lake Fish Count<\/a> (Numbers 1 to 5)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/view-games\/shooting-stars-1-10~2381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shooting Stars<\/a> (Numbers 1 to 10)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/view-games\/farm-bridge-builder-numbers-1-10~54544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm Bridge Building<\/a> (Numbers 1 to 10)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/view-games\/farm-bridge-builder-numbers-1-10~54544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find even more number recognition and counting games here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fac2cdea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" 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programs and games designed by early education experts to help your child learn addition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f56f9fcf wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-90d19858\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2d56be\">Important Math Concepts for Preschoolers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#404242;font-style:normal;font-weight:200;line-height:1.5\">Focus on these key concepts to help your child start understanding math in the word around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0065e0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/important-math-concepts-for-preschoolers\/3180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Browse <\/em>\u279c<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-90d19858\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2d56be\">Hands-on Math Activities for Preschoolers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#404242;font-style:normal;font-weight:200;line-height:1.5\">Try these simple games to help your preschool child master basics like counting, comparing numbers, recognizing patterns, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0065e0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/hands-on-math-activities-for-your-preschooler\/2334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Browse <\/em>\u279c<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-90d19858\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2d56be\">Online Math Games for Preschoolers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#404242;font-style:normal;font-weight:200;line-height:1.5\">Digital math games offer an engaging way for children to keep practicing their math skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0065e0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/br2\/online-math-learning-games-for-preschool~7258043f5eb16ec4045e508b0e856787\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Browse <\/em>\u279c<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-trust-element has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" 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They put in the effort to make sure our information is accurate and current. We have a certified educator or another respected authority review the content, matching their expertise with the topic at hand. They&#8217;ll make sure the content is thorough and follows the latest research and educational guidelines. If they think we can make things even better, they&#8217;ll chat with our editorial team, and we&#8217;ll make those improvements right away. 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