Number 1 Activities for Toddlers

Mystee Ipong

Sep 7

2 min read

Updated: 6 hours ago

Number 1 activities for toddlers: snack, play, book and free printable

One is the first number most toddlers really understand: one nose, one mouth, one you. At ages 2 to 4 the goal isn't writing the number. It's noticing one thing at a time, and touching each thing as you count it.

Here's everything we use for the number 1, all in one place. Pick one or two, or spread them across a week.

Watch

Number 1 with Sprocket & Sprout. The number segment from Episode 1.

Talk about it

Illustration of the number 1 with one finger, one nose, one mouth and one front door

Talk About It: The Number 1. The big idea: one means just a single thing, and there's only one you. You'll find a few questions to ask and a one-minute way to show it.

Play

Toddler sitting by a bowl of five cherry tomatoes, counting on his fingers

Hunt Count. A treasure hunt around the house. Your child gets simple prompts, finds everyday things and counts them out loud, touching each one.

Snack

Funny Face toast on a rice cake with banana and raisin eyes, a strawberry nose, a pepper smile and shredded cheese hair

Funny Face Toast. Our Number 1 day snack. Your child builds a silly face on toast, and you count as you go: one nose, one mouth.

Read

The Family Book by Todd Parr, the picture book cover standing on a small table

The Family Book by Todd Parr. Our Number 1 day book pick. Bright, simple pages about all kinds of families, with plenty to point at and count. Get the book on Amazon

Print

Number 1 worksheet (free PDF). Trace 1 and one, count body parts, then find and circle every 1.

Looking for more? See all our free printables.

Keep going

Pair the number with the letter: see Letter A Activities for Toddlers and All About Me Activities for Toddlers.

Letter A and the number 1 are part of Week 1: All About Me. Browse every Week 1 post, see all the weeks, or get the free Passport and collect a stamp for each week you finish.

Every child is different. Please use your own judgment about what's safe and right for your family. Always supervise children during activities and while eating, and adjust foods for allergies, dietary needs and your child's age and chewing ability. Sprocket & Sprout shares these ideas for fun and learning only. We are not responsible for any injury, allergic reaction, damage or mess that may result from trying them. This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.