Help your child learn to count and classify by sitting by a window or going outside and observe things (e.g., birds, bugs, planes). Extend this activity by documenting their observations through drawing or painting.

• If possible, limit background noise & distractions
• Wear sunglasses/hat if sensitive to bright light
• Set up area with a clear view of the sky, trees, or pond
• Put data collection materials within reach

• Have child’s assistive technology ready and available, including augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) device and/or power wheelchair
• Use a large pencil that is easier to grasp or has a writing gripper
• Consider using counters (e.g., sticks, pebbles) instead of paper and pencil
• Consider using tools/assistive devices (e.g., tablet to record data)

• Use a variety of methods of communication (e.g., sign language, gestures) to meaningfully engage children
• Model counting aloud and recording data
• Provide prompts to help the child observe and classify