I bought this toy to use at home for practicing numbers. My 6-year-old loves it! She knows her numbers but sometimes has trouble recognizing them in isolation, which is why I bought this toy. We have a few games we like to play using the cookies, which I thought I would share with you all in case you’re looking for ideas. We put all of the cookies in the jar and then we take turns choosing one, when I choose a cookie, she has to tell me the number by looking at the numeral. If she doesn’t recognize the number or she gets it wrong, we turn the cookie over and she counts the little M&Ms to tell me what the number is. Then I tell her something she has to do that many times. Then we repeat and she chooses a cookie, tells me what the number is, and I have to do that thing x many times. Some examples: jump, stick your tongue out, sit and stand up, spin around, go up x many steps, run to the bathroom and back, open and shut the refrigerator door, etc. After each turn, we lay our cookie down on the floor and then I ask her to tell me all of the previous numbers we have lying on the floor (for review). After we’ve done all of the cookies, I have her put the cookies in order. As a variation, before the last turn I’ll ask her to put the cookies in order and she has to tell me which number is missing and then we check the jar. Although this game is extremely basic to an adult, do not estimate how much it will tickle your little one. My child was overcome with the giggles throughout the whole game and wants to play it over and over because she likes to think of funny things she can make her mommy do (like smell inside stinky shoes).

Another game: hide one of the cookies and ask your child to put the cookies in order. They have to tell you what cookie is missing and then they have to find that cookie. This game is great because if you hide the cookie well you can check your email or empty your dishwasher while they search.

Only downsides to this toy: the lid doesn’t fit great and the product is made in China. Also, you may need to keep it out of reach of smaller children if you don’t want to lose your mind trying to find missing numbers. That’s the voice of experience.

P.S. Another great idea is to use the cookies to teach counting and numbers in a foreign language.
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“Smart Snacks Counting Cookies” Feature

• Features 10 cookies with numbers 1-10 on the bottom and the corresponding number of candy-pieces on the top
• Encourages kids to explore early math skills in treat-themed imaginative play
• Includes sturdy plastic jar with lid for easy clean-up and storage
• Soft plastic cookies measure 2″ each
• Recommended age range from 2 to 5 years

“Smart Snacks Counting Cookies” Overview

One cookie for you, two cookies for me. Make learning to count delicious with colorful counting cookies. Includes ten cookies with numbers 1-10 on the bottom and the corresponding number of counting chips on the top. Cookies measure 2 inches, are made of soft plastic and come in their own sturdy plastic 6-inch cookie jar.

Awards:

• Honor’s Award Winner-National Parenting Publications Awards for Children’s Resources (NAPPA-2003)

Customer Reviews

Good cookies bad smell – Tien Nguyen – los angeles, CA
The cookies are fun and my son likes to count the chips and put them in and out of the jar but the cookies and the overall plastic smell are horrible.

Taught my son to count – Wendy Holden –
This toy taught my son to count around 18 months without much prompting on my part. He has loved playing with it a various stages too – emptying and refilling, recognizing numbers, counting, pretend cooking, etc.

my grandkids LOVED it – pdb – Boston, Ma
My 2year old grandsons LOVED this as did my 1 year old granddaughter. They counted, sorted filled and refilled the cookie jar. Used it with the play kitchen “baking the cookies” and servingthem to all. Terrific, pretend play, counting toy

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