Make a small group
Place three large blocks or three paper squares on a table. Keep the space clear so each object is easy to see. Ask your child what they notice before asking how many there are. You can start with fewer items if that feels more comfortable.
Touch each object once
Move one item at a time into a new row while saying ‘one, two, three.’ Invite your child to move the items on their turn. Moving them makes it easier to see which have already been counted. The activity is about connecting each number word with one item, not about saying the numbers quickly.
Ask about the whole group
After counting, say, ‘There are three blocks altogether.’ Rearrange the same blocks into a different shape and count again. Talk about what changed—the arrangement—and what stayed the same—the number of blocks. Allow your child to check by counting as many times as they wish.
Try a more-or-less question
Make a group of two objects and a group of three. Ask which group has more, then pair one object from each group to compare them. Keep the language simple and show the comparison rather than relying on a quick answer. You can also talk about the groups in your family's everyday language.
Connect the activity to a written number
Write a large 3 beside the group of three. Your child can draw three circles or find three pictured objects in a book. If you use Kivzi, the sales-page number sample is a short introduction; the numbers learning section is part of Premium. A screen activity can be followed by another turn with the real objects.
Stop while there is room for another day
Finish with a small choice: put the blocks away in a row, build something with them or move to another game. Avoid using small coins, beads or food pieces where they could be a choking risk. This is a parent-led play idea, not an assessment of development or a requirement to reach a particular number by a particular age.