What is Skip-Counting?
Skip-counting is counting by numbers other than one!
It's like taking big jumps with numbers instead of small steps. When we skip-count, we can count faster and find patterns in numbers. It helps us with adding, multiplying, and seeing how numbers work together!
Let's Learn the Steps
1️⃣ Start at zero - Our counting adventure begins!
2️⃣ Pick your hop size - Will you jump by 2s, 5s, or 10s?
3️⃣ Keep adding the same number - Hop, hop, hop through the numbers!
Fun Examples to Try
Bunny Hop Counting by Twos
Help the bunny hop across the garden by counting by twos!
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Piggy Bank Counting by Fives
Count how many coins are in the piggy bank by fives!
Total: 0¢
Counting by fives: 0
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it musical: Sing counting songs or chants together ("2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate!") to make skip-counting memorable.
- Use everyday objects: Count pairs of socks (by 2s), fingers on hands (by 5s), or dimes (by 10s) to show real-world connections.
- Movement helps: Have your child hop, jump, or clap while skip-counting to engage their whole body in learning.