subject: How Numeracy Games Help Children Learn [print this page] Using numeracy games and sensory toys are great ways to help children learn. These types of classroom resources are so effective because they keep it interesting and fun for children who otherwise have very short attention spans. The key to children learning is making sure they don't realise it is happening by keeping day to day activities fun, exciting and full of hands on activity. This will ensure they keep on learning when they don't realise they are! A good part of the day should be devoted to arts and crafts, and another to games that will help them learn mathematical ideas such as counting and sorting.