So here are some more ideas to help kids develop their number sense:
1. Count objects when you are out and about. Count the number of driveways, yellow houses or red cars while you are on a walk. Count the number of stop signs you see on your way to school. The possibilities for counting are endless!
2. Read number books. Be sure to talk about the numbers as you read, and count the objects in the pictures. I've added a new list to this blog with some of my favorite number books -- it's over on the right, just under the list of ABC books.
3. Count items around the house. How many apples are left in the fruit bowl? How many forks do we need to set the table?
You can extend these counting activities by asking additional questions. What if we saw one more stop sign, how many would we have seen then? What if I ate one of the apples, how many would be left? There are lots of things to count out there and lots of questions to ask. Have fun with it!
