The following websites offer a wide selection of interactive counting games for young children that are educational, fun and free.
Help young children learn basic number concepts with the large assortment of child-safe counting games listed below. From counting woolly sheep and parading ants, to matching numbers and pictures, these interactive counting games are sure to inform, educate and entertain young children.
Learn to Count Online with Free Counting and Number Recognition Games for Children
- Kids AOL Ant Parade - This adorable number game is just plain fun! To play, click on the whistle to see the number on the flag. Drag the correct number of ants to the leaf to win.
- ABC Net Count Us In - This online game from ABC Net includes 15 different number games. Games 1-7 are for younger children. The remaining games require additional math skills including subtracting, sorting, number recognition, and more. All 15 games can be downloaded for offline learning, for free. Fun!
- FunSchool Kaboose Counting on a Cloud - This online game from FunSchool Kaboose uses sounds, pictures and numbers. Counting on a Cloud requires number recognition and counting skills. 2 difficulty levels are available. This fun counting game is geared towards preschoolers.
- Curious George Banana 411 - This fun online game from PBSKids is great for number recognition and memory skills. Players must dial the correct series of numbers as they are called out. If correct, watch as George gets into all sorts of trouble! From the main PBSKids page, click on "games" and "Curious George" to locate this specific game.
- Big Count Bayou - This online game from Knowledgebox offers several different games for children. "Count Objects and Identify Numbers" is for young learners. Other math games for older children include addition, subtraction and more.
- Fishy Count Game - This colorful counting game from Primary Games requires number recognition and basic counting skills. To play, simple count the colorful fish and select the correct number. There are 10 questions in this online game. To locate from the homepage, type "Fishy Count" in the search box in upper right corner of main page.
- FunSchool Kaboose Teach Me 1-2-3 - This online game is for younger children who do not recognize numbers or know how to count. To play, click a picture to hear and see the number.
- FunSchool Kaboose Fishin’ Mission - This fun game from FunSchool Kaboose is sure to be a big hit with preschoolers and kindergartners. To play, place the correct number of fish in the fisherman’s net before time runs out and move onto the next level. To easily locate this game from the homepage, click on the "PreSchool" tab at top of main page.
- Learning Planet The Counting Game - This game from the Learning Planet is for older users. To play, select multiples 1-9. Higher numbers earn more points. Place the correct multiple in the flashing box before time runs out. This counting game is for children in first through third grade. To locate from the main page, type "The Counting Game" in the activity search box on main page.
- PBS Kids Curious George Count Your Chickens - This simple game from PBS Kids is for the very young crowd. To play, count the chickens in the pen. Curious George will help! Requires Flash (free download).
- Learning Planet 123 Order - This online game requires number recognition and cognitive thinking skills. Children must decide what numbers come next in the sequence by dragging the correct number to complete the “what comes next” question.
The websites listed above provide many kid-friendly counting, math and number recognition activities for children.
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