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title: 10 God Things to Count with Your Kids
description: Even if your little one isn’t counting to ten just yet, try this simple counting game to connect number recognition and a sense of love and safety. As you count, add a simple gesture to reinforce the
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## [10 God Things to Count with Your Kids](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/10-god-things-to-count)
Aug 10, 2017 2:13:26 AM / by [Carolyn Bedford](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/author/carolyn-bedford)
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Even if your little one isn’t counting to ten just yet, try this simple counting game to connect number recognition and a sense of love and safety. As you count, add a simple gesture to reinforce the idea and make this a fun routine.
**One **God who loves you (point to your child’s heart)
**Two** arms to hold on tight (hold out your arms)
**Three** hugs to say hello (hug each other three times)
**Four** kisses to say I love you (give your child four kisses and have them kiss you back!)
**Five** senses we use to explore (name the five senses as you point to your child’s ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and hands)
**Six** giggles to make us smile (laugh six times; stop at six if you can!)
**Seven** friends we know by name (have your child name 7 people they know as you count on your fingers)
**Eight** favorite games to play (list favorite activities as you count on your fingers)
**Nine** words in our favorite song (sing the first nine words of a favorite song, counting on your fingers as you go)
**Ten** fingers to tickle your tummy (count your fingers, then tickle your child gently)
*Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. –James 1:17*
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Originally Published 8/10/2017
Topics: [Parenting](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/topic/parenting)
#### Written by [Carolyn Bedford](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/author/carolyn-bedford)
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