ECCE · Age 4
ECCE at 4: counting, sorting and taking turns
Early Childhood Care and Education centres in Trinidad and Tobago take children aged 3 and 4. Here are games for 4-year-olds in their last ECCE year, before primary school starts.
Getting started
A five-minute game for today
Give your child a handful of buttons and two bowls: big ones in one bowl, small ones in the other. Then count each bowl together and ask which has more.
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What an ECCE centre is
ECCE centres are early childhood services for ages 3 and 4, run by the Ministry of Education, churches, community groups and private owners. Children learn through play and routines.
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Counting in Ziippi
In Numbers, the voice asks “How many puppies do you see?” and your child taps one of three numbers. If they guess, slow down and count the puppies together.
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Sorting is maths too
Putting shoes in pairs, spoons with spoons or toys by size are all early maths. Ask “Why does this one go here?” and listen to the reason.
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Taking turns
Board games and simple card games teach waiting for a turn, which helps a lot in a primary classroom. Play one with your child this week.
Frequently asked questions
At what age can my child start ECCE?
From age 3. Children stay until they start primary school at 5.
Can my 4-year-old play alone?
Yes. Every instruction is spoken, so they don’t need to read. It is still nice to sit with them the first few times.
Where do I download Ziippi in Trinidad and Tobago?
Use the download buttons on this page: they open Ziippi’s listing on the App Store or Google Play.
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