What is Skip-Counting by Fives?
Skip-counting by fives means counting while jumping over numbers!
Instead of counting 1, 2, 3, we count 5, 10, 15, 20... It's like taking big happy jumps with numbers!
How to Skip-Count by Fives
1️⃣ Start at 0 or 5
2️⃣ Add 5 each time
3️⃣ Say the numbers out loud: 5, 10, 15, 20...
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: The Jumping Number Line
Click on the numbers as we count by fives:
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Example 2: Counting Fingers
Each hand has 5 fingers! Let's count by fives:
5
Great job! 4 hands = 20 fingers!
Parent Tips 🌟
- High-Five Counting: Give high-fives while counting by fives to make it physical and fun!
- Nickel Hunt: Hide nickels around the house and have your child count them by fives (each nickel is 5 cents).
- Clock Practice: Point out how the minute hand moves by fives on a clock face (5, 10, 15 minutes, etc.).