Learn to Count Online
Educational, Fun and Free Counting Games for Young Children
Learning how to count has never been more fun! Entertain and educate young children with the large assortment of interactive counting games that are fun and free.
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.
This adorable 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.
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. To locate this game from the homepage, click on the "Preschool" tab, then "All Games" to easily find.
- Curious George Banana 411
This fun 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.
- Factmonster 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. To easily locate, type "Big Count Bayou" in search box on main page.
- Primary Games Fishy Count
This colorful game from Primary Games requires number recognition and basic counting skills. To play, simple count the colorful fish and select the correct number. To locate from the homepage, type "Fishy Count" in the search box in upper right corner of main page.
This online game is for younger children who do not recognize numbers or know how to count. 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. 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. To locate from the main page, type "The Counting Game" in the activity search box on main page.
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).
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 activities for younger children.
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