My First Numbers: Let's Get Counting!
My First Tabbed Board Book Series
What’s inside...
This engaging board book introduces young children to the concept of numbers and counting in a fun and interactive way. With colorful illustrations and tabbed pages, children can explore numbers 1 through 10, encountering different sets of objects and animals to count along the way. One boat or two kittens? It’s time to get counting! Parents and kids can explore the world of numbers together. Your child will learn from 1 through 10 in no time at all! This fun number book is filled with different numbers of everyday objects, from adorable bouncing bunnies to flourishing flowers! Your little one will develop their sorting, matching, and counting skills with ease. Packed full of bright colorful photos, each page of this activity book is filled with all kinds of things for them to count, from balloons to pencils. This book is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to their first numbers and develop early counting skills. Learning to associate numbers with images is exciting stimulation for early childhood development. Your little one will learn how to count things like how many laundry items are on the clothesline, and how many colors are in the rainbow. The board book has strong pages made specially for young children. The chunky tabs, on the top or the side, are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Each page is dedicated to a different number from 1-10 as well as introducing numbers up to 100 on the last pages. The labels are easy to read so they can sound each number with you! Preschoolers will quickly recognize the number on the tab, which will take them straight to the page with their favorite objects. The interactive reference book encourages kids to count and point out all the different everyday objects they know, for a rounded early learning reading experience for babies and up. Let’s Get Counting!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What's your favorite number in the book, and why?
Can you find the number that shows how old you are?
How would you group these objects differently using numbers?
What patterns do you notice with the numbers in the book?
If you could add one more page to the book, what number would you choose and what objects would you count?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use real-world examples, like counting snacks or toys, to make the concepts from the book more relatable.
Encourage your child to use their fingers or draw pictures to visualize the numbers and their quantities discussed in the book.
Praise your child for their efforts in counting and recognizing numbers, reinforcing their learning and building confidence.
Make a game out of finding numbers in the environment around you, linking back to what’s been learned in the book.
Relate the numbers to your child’s daily life, like counting steps during a walk or the number of cars seen on a trip, to solidify their understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Number Recognition
Explanation: The book introduces young readers to numbers by visually connecting them with corresponding quantities of objects.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this skill in everyday life by counting items like toys, steps, or snacks, enhancing their mathematical foundation.
Example Lesson: Sequencing
Explanation: As the book progresses, numbers are presented in order, teaching children the sequence of numbers which is fundamental in learning how to count.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children understand order and predictability, important in tasks such as following a schedule or ordering events in a story.
Example Lesson: Number Usage
Explanation: The book demonstrates practical uses of numbers, such as counting the number of objects, which emphasizes their utility.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to use numbers in practical scenarios like sharing equally among friends, or measuring ingredients while cooking with family.
Example Lesson: Confidence in Learning
Explanation: By using simple, clear images and repeated exposure to numbers, the book builds a child's confidence in mastering basic concepts of counting.
Real-World Application: Increased confidence can encourage children to take on new learning challenges, participate in class, and help them develop a positive attitude towards education.