droolicious : counting

A New York Inspired Counting Book

Lisa Estall — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:30:00 GMT

As a native New Yorker, I really appreciate the colorful counting book, 123 New York. Count along with your child the colorful symbols of New York City. The Statue of Liberty, yellow taxis, subway cars and pizzas are all represented. My son really is engaged in the graphics and is always interested in reading it with me.

I really love this book because it’s so different. Duo Press also has published 123 California, 123 Texas, 123 Chicago and 123 USA.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: 123 Caterpillar and ABC Snake Books

Chris Ford — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:02:00 GMT

123 Caterpillar and ABC Snake are toddler books that illustrate numbers and the alphabet by expanding like an accordion. Every parent needs a quick distraction for their kids to put in their diaper bag, and these books seem like they'd do the trick. And they also feature my favorite toddler book activity - flaps to lift.

Both books are small, contained and have flaps to lift. The ABC book has the letters on one side and an animal on the opposite side that begins with that letter. The 123 Caterpillar book has the number on one side and on the other are countable groups.

Both books retail for $8.96 (but can probably be found cheaper elsewhere) and can be found on the publisher's web site, Abbeville.com (123 link, ABC link).

7 Days of Educational Toys: Banking Basics

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:35:00 GMT

Even though it’s going to be a while before your kids will truly understand the value of money and investing, here’s a fun way to kick off lessons in coins and counting.

I (um, I mean my son) can’t get enough Melissa & Doug puzzles and games. As soon as he decides that coins don’t taste so great we’re going to start going for the goals with this clever soccer themed bank.

$14.99 at Amazon.

Look Ma, I Can Count!

SunnyChanel — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:22:00 GMT

The ongoing recitation of the A,B,Cs and 1,2,3s are a daily occurrence in the homes of baby everywhere. Any way that those growing brains are exposed to digits and letters can only help them become more and more comfortable. This practice will usher them on the road to being counting and spelling machines. A perfect dress for your numeric learning little one is the Numbers and Bird Reversible Dress Jumper…oh yeah, did you catch that “reversible” part? So if you feel like you’re being a tad too pushy on the whole “you must be a child genius” thing, you can take it down a notch with the other side that features peaceful and serene birds. Custom order from mountainavenbaby on Etsy for $38.00

Big Deal: Sesame Street Wooden Activity Monstrosity

Karen — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:03:00 GMT

Take half off this enormous toy that can most definitely teach numbers, colours, letters, small motor skills, and also?

Be left at Grandma's house. I love you Grandma! $26.09 online.