How to Teach Numbers to Babies? Fun and Effective Methods
How to teach numbers to babies? Here are games, songs and effective methods for easy learning in everyday life.
First Steps to Teaching Number to Babies
For example, putting 2 bananas on the table at breakfast and saying "Look, two bananas" or counting toys in the bathroom... Introducing numbers in such natural moments facilitates learning.
Gaining the Habit of Counting in Daily Routine
Although children between 18-24 months do not fully understand numbers, they like the rhythm. Routines such as counting the steps while climbing the stairs, saying the remaining number while collecting toys are useful.
- Counting steps when climbing stairs
- Saying "5 left" when collecting toys
- Saying numbers while arranging the fruit on the plate
Sometimes they may even laugh when you say "6 after 4". So even small mistakes can make the learning process fun.
Teaching Numbers with Games and Songs
Touch-and-feel books, colourful number cards and number songs increase babies' interest. Repetitive songs such as "On Little Ducks" help to memorise numbers.
Be Patient, Take Your Time
The process of learning numbers takes time. The important thing is to introduce numbers like a friend, to create new memories with each number.