11 Number Activities for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews
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Teaching preschoolers about numbers and counting can be a lot of fun! There are many different activities that you can do to help them learn.
In this blog post, we will share 11 of our favorite counting activities for preschoolers. These activities are sure to keep your little ones entertained and help them learn at the same time.

Number Bingo
This is a fun and interactive counting activity that preschoolers can play with their friends. All you need is a bingo board with numbers on it and some counting markers.
Have the children choose their numbers, count out loud as they go, and mark off the numbers when they get a bingo.
Number Matching
This counting activity requires some cards with numbers on them. Shuffle the cards and place them face down.
Have the preschoolers take turns flipping over two cards and counting out loud to match the numbers.
Counting Books
Reading counting books is a great way to teach preschoolers about counting and numbers.
Choose books that feature counting activities such as counting objects, animals, or even counting on their fingers for added fun!
Reading numbers out loud will also foster counting skills.
Counting Toys
There are many counting toys on the market today that come with numbers and counting activities.
Let your preschoolers explore counting games, puzzles, and other fun counting toys that will help them learn numbers in a hands-on way!

Count the Blocks
Building blocks are an excellent counting activity for preschoolers. Have them count the number of blocks they have and then use the number to create shapes or patterns.
Counting Games
There are many counting games available for preschoolers such as counting puzzles, counting cards, counting mazes, and even counting hopscotch!
These activities help them learn numbers while having fun. This counting activity for preschool will help them learn counting and numbers in a playful way.
Number Flashcards
Number flashcards are a great counting activity for preschoolers. Have them count the number of objects or animals on the flashcard and then practice counting out loud with their friends and classmates.
Counting Songs
Singing counting songs is an entertaining counting activity that preschoolers will love! Choose some popular counting songs that feature numbers and counting, such as “One, Two Buckle My Shoe” or "The Ants go Marching".

Number Puzzles
Kids love puzzles! Buy a counting puzzle or make one yourself with numbers and counting symbols. Have them put the pieces together using counting strategies to complete the puzzle.
Number Paintings
Get creative with counting activities by having preschoolers create counting paintings with numbers and counting symbols. This activity helps them learn counting while expressing their creativity.
Number Race
Have the preschoolers race each other to count to 10 or 20! Use counting props such as counting cards, counting toys, or counting blocks for added excitement.

There are many counting activities for preschoolers that can help them learn numbers and counting.
We hope that you found some fun counting activities for your little ones in this blog post!
From counting books to number races, there are lots of ways to teach counting with some added fun with our list of number activities for preschoolers.
There are many counting activities for preschoolers that can help them learn numbers and counting. We hope that you found some fun counting activities for your little ones in this blog post! From counting books to number races, there are lots of ways to teach counting with some added fun with our list of number activities for preschoolers.

Tamar Andrews
Associate Professor
Tamar Andrews, EdD, is an Associate Professor at UCLA's Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and Director of the Early Childhood Education Department at American Jewish University. With 30+ years in early childhood as a teacher and director, she led Temple Isaiah Preschool from 2003 to 2023, where she earned NAEYC accreditation and built an award-winning STEM program. Her work inspired her son Daniel to build Playground. She also teaches at UCLA Extension and Santa Monica College and speaks internationally on early childhood education.
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