What is Skip-counting?
Skip-counting is counting by numbers other than 1!
It's like taking big jumps instead of small steps when you count. When we skip-count, we find patterns that help us learn multiplication tables later. Today we'll use number tables to make it extra fun!
How to Skip-count with Tables
1️⃣ Pick a number to skip by (like 2, 5, or 10)
2️⃣ Color the numbers you land on in the table
3️⃣ Say the numbers aloud as you find them
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Counting by 2s
Click on the numbers you would say when counting by 2s:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Example 2: Counting by 5s
Let's try counting by 5s! Fill in the missing numbers:
5, __, 15, __, 25, __, __, 40
The complete pattern is: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40
Great job if you got them right! 🎉
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it musical: Sing skip-counting songs to familiar tunes like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
- Everyday practice: Count stairs by 2s, fingers by 5s, or toes by 10s during daily routines
- Hopscotch math: Draw a hopscotch grid with skip-counting numbers and jump the pattern