🔢 Numbers & shapes · Ages 2–3 · about 3 weeks

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: Stairs or steps

    Count out loud on every step, going up and coming down. Start with three steps and add more as they get it.

  2. Snack counting

    You need: A snack cut into small, safe pieces

    Put out three pieces. Count them together, touching each one. Eat one — how many now? Always cut grapes and round foods into quarters for toddlers.

  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

Play

  • Counting Stars
    Counting
  • Number Match
    Numbers
  • Focus Farm
    Attention
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