Count a variety of everyday objects on a regular basis. Hold your child's hand and help him point to pieces of cereal as you count. Being able to touch items as you count helps your child understand the counting process, according to the Iowa State University Extension.
Watch musical videos with counting songs. Once your child is familiar with the song, sing it at various times throughout the day as a fun learning activity. Some children may absorb lessons better through song, according to Nina Makofsky of Walden University.
Count items on the pages of picture books. You can help your child grasp English language and learn to count with the same simple activity. As you read along in the book, hold your child's hand and count the items on each page. For example, if there are multiple butterflies on a page, ask your child to help you count the butterflies.
Use number magnets or puzzles to help your child recognize numbers. This will allow your child to count and as well as learn what each number looks like.