🔢 Playgroup · Numbers & shapes · Ages 2–3 · about 3 weeks Dates: to

One, Two, Three

Goal: Say the numbers to five in order and count up to three objects by touching each one.

For parents: Saying the numbers and really counting are two different skills. Counting means one number for each object — touch each one as you say it.

Do together

  1. Counting the stairs

    You need: Two or three steps

    Hold hands and count out loud on each step, going up slowly. Start with three steps and add more as they get it. If you have no stairs, count jumps on the spot instead.

  2. Snack counting

    You need: A snack your child already eats safely

    Put out three pieces while your child sits at the table. Count them together, touching each one. Eat one: how many now? Cut grapes and cherry tomatoes lengthways into quarters, and stay with your child while they eat.

  3. Finger rhymes

    You need: Your hands

    'Five Little Ducks' or 'One, Two, Buckle My Shoe' — hold up the right number of fingers as you sing, and let them copy.

Talk about it

  • How many shoes are you wearing?
  • Can you give me one spoon? Now two?
  • How many eyes do you have? How many noses?

Words to use

  • one
  • two
  • three
  • four
  • five
  • how many
  • more

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Rhymes to try

Your child can…

Ticks are saved on this device only. Move on when most are ticked.

on one A4 page, with space to write

Tick each one when you see it, and write the date. Move on when most are ticked.

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