Engage in counting activities with the student in his daily activities. When at the playground, encourage students to count out loud the number of times they swing back and forth on a swing. Have them count the number of steps between rooms in their homes or in school. Have students practice counting starting with numbers other than the number one, such as 17 or 156.
Teach a student to classify objects by different characteristics. Have them assist their parents to sort laundry by size, color or type of clothing. Help a student sort a pile of coins into separate denominations.
Play games that focus on counting with the student. Number-recognition games like UNO or money-based games like Monopoly will engage the student in focusing on counting and number recognition. Computer-based counting games such as Five Frame or Bobbie Bear teach children basic arithmetic.
Read books that are related to counting and math to your students. Encourage parents to read stories like "Benny's Pennies" and "Ten Black Dots" before the student's bedtime to encourage development of both reading and math skills.