Want to build your child¿¿¿s number skills as he starts the new school year? Our homegrown games will get him counting, measuring, and problem solving  -- no flash cards required.

8 Kisses, 5 Jumps (toddlers)
Get a stack of 20 index cards. On half of them, write the numbers 1 through 10; on the rest, write action words like jump, kiss, and hug. Have your child draw a number card and an action card, then help him put the two together: "Jump five times, please," or "Kiss your teddy bear twice."

What your child learns: Combining counting with an action (even with your input) will help him remember the numbers  -- and realize what they stand for.

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