What is Skip-counting?
Skip-counting is like taking big jumps with numbers!
Instead of counting 1, 2, 3, 4..., we count by 2s (2, 4, 6...), 5s (5, 10, 15...) or 10s (10, 20, 30...). It helps us count faster and prepares us for multiplication.
How to Skip-count
1️⃣ Choose your counting step (2, 5, or 10)
2️⃣ Start from any number
3️⃣ Keep adding the same number each time
Skip-counting Adventures
Freddie the Frog's Lily Pad Jumps
Freddie the Frog can jump 2 lily pads at a time! Help him count his jumps:
Freddie starts at pad 2. Where will he land after:
Ruby Rabbit's Carrot Collection
Ruby Rabbit collects 5 carrots each day in her garden. How many will she have after:
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it musical: Create skip-counting songs or chants to help memorization (e.g., "5, 10, 15, 20, we're counting fast - isn't it nifty!")
- Everyday counting: Point out skip-counting opportunities like stairs (count every 2nd step), coins (count by 5s or 10s), or eggs in a carton.
- Hopscotch math: Draw a hopscotch grid with skip-counting numbers and have your child jump while saying the numbers aloud.