Count, Find & Match
2-4 Years, 4-6 Years
An interactive counting and matching activity using the removable pieces within the fabric book. Children count objects, find hidden pieces and match them to the correct page while developing early maths and fine motor skills.
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What do you do:
Choose one page to explore together.
Remove the individual pieces and place them beside the book.
Ask your child to find a particular object, such as a bee or butterfly.
Encourage them to place it back in the correct position.
Talk about colours, size and position as you play.
Once complete, count everything again to check.
What's Needed:
Interactive counting quiet book
Removable felt animals and objects
How to Adapt
For younger children: Focus on removing, replacing, naming and finding the pieces rather than expecting accurate counting.
For older children: Hide the pieces around the room and turn the activity into a number hunt. Children find each piece, return it to the book and work out how many are still missing.
Extend the learning: Use simple maths questions: “There are five butterflies. If we take two away, how many are left?
Benefits of the Activity
Develops counting and number awareness
Strengthens fine motor control
Builds matching and visual discrimination
Develops memory and concentration
Supports language development
Encourages problem-solving
Builds independence and confidence
