Whatever you are doing there is something to be counting. Even when your child is a baby you can count fingers and toes while you are bathing them, changing them, or communicating with them. You can also start at this age by introducing fun little counting books.
With preschoolers, make every day activities and events a counting exercise, the best way to learn is when you don’t even realize you’re learning something at all. Whatever you are doing there is something to be counting, at dinner “how many people are eating; one, two, three, four, etc. So, how many cups do we need? Four. Then count the cups, plates, spoons or forks, etc. When you are driving, “How many signs on the side of the road are there from here to grandmas? Count the signs as you are traveling. In the doctor’s office, “how many people are waiting in front of us?
Even when you do not realize it your preschoolers are learning something. The possibilities are endless; you can incorporate a counting exercise with everything you do. And, as far as toys go, kids love brightly colored puzzles.
3d wooden puzzles make perfect kids learning toys for boys and girls age 3 up. Their chunky size makes them easy to pick up and grasp and individual pieces are often a unique character its own entire toy. Remember to buy from a manufacturer that paints their puzzles with non-toxic, lead free paint.