Number and counting games for kids 2–6

Counting starts as a song ("one, two, three") long before it means "how many". Children get there by counting real things, again and again, and by hearing that the last number counted is the answer. The number games in Toddler's Galaxy are built around that: lots of counting, out loud, with pictures to touch.

Number Island: the numbers 1 to 20

Number Island has a card for every number from 1 to 20. Tap the 7 card and the device's voice says "Number seven! Let's count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7!", while the card shows seven things to count. Hearing the whole count, not just the number, links the word "seven" to the amount.

Number Island includes Tracing, so children can draw each numeral with a finger, and Counting, where they count the objects and choose how many.

Counting in other worlds

Counting isn't only in Number Island. Many worlds, including Safari Adventure, Fruit Forest, Adventure Garage, Underwater Kingdom, Dinosaurs and Galaxy Explorer, have their own Counting game. A child who loves dinosaurs can count dinosaurs; a child who loves fire trucks can count fire trucks.

Number mini-games

Games World has mini-games that go a step beyond counting:

Number Hop Hop: help the frog hop across numbered pads in order, up to 5, then 8, then 10.
Fair Share Party: share cookies equally between two or three friends, an early idea of dividing.
Small to Big: put three, four, then five things in order of size.
Which Is Heavier?: compare two groups on a balance.

Counting together at home

Children learn counting best with real things in their hands. A few easy ideas:

Count the stairs. Say a number on every step, up and down.
Snack counting. "You have five grapes. Eat one. How many now?"
Touch and count. When counting toys, touch each one as you say its number, so no toy is counted twice.
Spot numbers outside. Bus numbers, door numbers and price tags are everywhere.

Questions parents ask

What numbers does it cover?

Number Island covers 1 to 20. The counting games in other worlds use smaller groups, so younger children can count every object.

Is there number tracing?

Yes. Number Island has a Tracing game where children follow each numeral with a finger.

My child can count to ten but gets mixed up counting objects. Is that normal?

It's very common. Reciting numbers and counting objects are different skills, and the second one takes lots of practice. Touching each object while counting helps, which is why the counting games use pictures to tap.

How much does it cost?

You can play everything free for 24 hours with no sign-in, then get a 7-day free trial by signing in with Google (no card). After that, passes start at ₹299, paid once, and never renew by themselves.

Number and counting games for toddlers and preschoolers