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How toys can help toddlers learn counting

Every child learns differently but all children can benefit from learning through play. Some say that understanding the concepts of arithmetic is more complex and more important than learning numbers by rote or repetition. Parents can make learning math for their toddlers a fun filled activity with the help of counting toys for 2 year olds. Available in different designs and functions these educational toys for preschool are suitable for all kids including those with special needs. Through play toddlers learn to sort, match and categorize. This leads to the understanding of counting and the skills of addition and subtraction.


Let’s see howthese toys can help your kid in learning counting.

1# Counting bears & Pegs and Pegboards for Toddlers with cups

This attractive and durable set of plastic bears and cups encourages toddlers to match by color. While doing so, toddlers also practice sorting, while improving eye– hand coordination and fine motor skills. With parent support, each concept supports the learning of counting and numerals.

2# Math Alphabet Toys For 3 Year Olds links

This set contains interlocking links to count and join. Toddlers learn to count as they make chains of colorful links; they can learn color recognition, matching, patterns and sequencing. It also encourages fine motor control.

3# Number recognition Best Toys For 2 Year Old Boys with dice

This is a different kind of toy which can be used to teach addition and subtraction, as well as counting. The large dice are easy to grasp and come in appealing colors. By counting the dots toddlers become aware of numbers. The dots can then be matched to the other dice or sequenced. The dice can be stacked and also integrated into others games and play.

4# Shamrock Educational Toys For Preschool counters

This set of safe toys contains a number of small Shamrock shaped pieces in different shades of green, size and patterns. For playing, kids can do sorting according to their colors, shapes and sizes.This toy is also a great help in developing hand to hand and eye- hand coordination. All this while learning how to count.

5#Butterfly garden sorting Learning Toys For Preschoolers counting

This attractive and colorful game includes flower petals which interlock. The multiple butterflies can then be sorted and counted into the matching petals, using the included pincer. This set is great for learning and counting numbers, as well as sorting and categorizing. It enhances fine motor control, eye-hand coordination and color recognition.

6# Pegboards Fine Motor Skills set

The Peg board set includes a large board and over sized pegs that are easy for toddlers to hold and to place in the holes on the board.The pegs are colored for quick recognition and sorting. They stack easily to help the kids learn sequencing, patterns and counting.

Children are naturally curious and want to learn but at their own pace. If you can make learning a fun activity for your toddler, you will see growth and understanding. The counting games make learning enjoyable and successful; the sets come with convenient tote bags so that the games can be carried and also the pieces can be kept safely. 
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