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Hop and count: a play idea for 3 year olds

Matching a jump to each number joins counting to something real. It takes about 6 minutes and uses nothing but you.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Hop and count3 year olds · about 6 minutes

You need: nothing at all.

  1. Count out loud as you jump with two feet: "One, two, three!"
  2. Ask your child to jump and count with you.
  3. Try hopping on one foot for a count of three.
  4. Pick a number and jump that many times.

Builds: moving and using hands and thinking and problem solving. Matching a jump to each number joins counting to something real.

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