Not only can you catch flies with a fly swatter, but you can also play a concentration game to help your child recognize numbers quickly and easily. Your child will learn to distinguish number symbols more quickly and recognize numbers effortlessly. This skill will help them work with numbers more confidently and quickly in future math lessons. The game is particularly suitable for children who already know some number symbols from 1 to 5 or more. If your child does not yet know the number symbols, it’s a good idea to start introducing them in everyday life. You can find more tips under ›Numbers in daily life‹. It's important to keep the game fun and relaxed. The joy of playing should be the focus, not the goal of getting everything right. This keeps your child motivated and helps them learn to recognize numbers quickly and confidently.

How to play
Write the numbers from 1 to 10 on small cardboard cards. It is advisable to start with a smaller selection, such as the numbers 1 to 5, so your child doesn’t feel overwhelmed. Once they can quickly recognize these numbers, you can gradually introduce more. Place the cards on the floor or table with the number side facing up. Give your child a fly swatter. Say a number out loud and show the corresponding number with your fingers. Your child should then swat the correct card as quickly as possible. Alternatively, you can just show the number with your fingers, and your child can say the number before swatting the corresponding card. Once your child has swatted the correct number, praise them and set the card aside. Then, call out another number. The game ends when there are no more »number flies« left to swat.