7 Ways To Work On Number Skills

By CBC Parents and Kids' CBC Contributors

| Aug 11, 2015

7 simple ways to work on number recognition, counting and math skills with kids. These interactive games, easy homemade crafts and active activities mean kids will have a ton of fun while working on number skills.

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Monster Math Squad Scoop It Up

Print a set of Monster Math Squad Scoop It Up cards at home to play this cool counting game.

Kids can play and learn by placing the correct number of scoops with the corresponding numbered Monster Math Squad card to practice number recognition and counting.

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Desktop Game: Blooming Bubbles

Help Bubbles and her friends count the seeds in her flower garden.

Blooming Bubbles has multiple levels, perfect for kids who are new to counting, older preschoolers who are working on simple addition and subtraction and everyone in between.

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Balloon Bop Active Math Game

A super-fun balloon activity that helps kids learn about counting, number recognition and one-to-one correspondence.

Tape balloons to the ceiling with painter's tape, label them with numbers and play different games to teach different math concepts.

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2-5

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Cute Counting Snowman

Make a simple, fun and educational game from things you already have at home: paper, buttons, markers and a tray or cookie sheet.

This cute counting snowman teaches number recognition, counting and one-to-one correspondence.

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3-2-1 Math!

Kids who know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide can play this fast-paced math game on a computer, tablet or phone.

Is the answer right or wrong? Choose quickly to earn points!

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Make Your Own Nesting Math Eggs

Make a customizable math game with plastic eggs and a window marker. Create different problems and challenges to help kids work on number recognition, addition and subtraction, sorting and more.

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Funny Numbers Jokes

Numbers are fun—and Kids' CBC 2 has proof.

Kids can expand their stand-up routines with a set of funny numbers jokes. Why didn't the two fours feel like eating? You'll have to visit Kids' CBC 2 to find out.

7 Ways To Work On Number Skills

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Monster Math Squad Scoop It Up

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Desktop Game: Blooming Bubbles

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Balloon Bop Active Math Game

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Cute Counting Snowman

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3-2-1 Math!

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Make Your Own Nesting Math Eggs

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Funny Numbers Jokes

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