Skip-counting patterns – with tables
Key notes:
1️⃣ What is Skip-Counting?
- Skip-counting means counting forward by the same number each time.
- It helps us count faster and is useful for addition, multiplication, and patterns.
- Example: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 … (count by 2s) 🐾
2️⃣ Common Skip-Counting Numbers
| Count by | Example | Emoji Fun |
|---|---|---|
| 2s | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 | 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸 |
| 5s | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 | ✋✋✋✋✋ |
| 10s | 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 | 💰💰💰💰💰 |
| 3s | 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 | 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎 |
3️⃣ Skip-Counting Table 📊
- Helps us see patterns clearly.
- Example – Count by 2s:
| Start | +2 | +2 | +2 | +2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
- Notice the pattern: even numbers get bigger by 2 each time! 🌈
4️⃣ Why Skip-Counting is Fun! 🎉
- You can jump like a frog 🐸 for 2s, clap your hands ✋ for 5s, collect coins 💰 for 10s.
- It makes numbers visual and easy to remember.
5️⃣ Tips for Students ✨
- Start with small numbers.
- Use tables or charts to see the pattern.
- Say numbers out loud while jumping or clapping.
- Look for patterns – they repeat! 🔄
Learn with an example
- Each train has 3 cars.
🛫How many cars are on 5 trains?
| Number of trains | Number of cars |
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | ? |
________ cars
- Count by threes. Use the chart:
| Number of trains | Number of cars |
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 15 |
- There are 15 cars on 5 trains.
- Each street has 2 houses.
🛫How many houses are on 5 streets?
| Number of streets | Number of houses |
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | ? |
______houses
- Count by twos. Use the chart:
| Number of streets | Number of houses |
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 10 |
- There are 10 houses on 5 streets.
Each bush has 4 flowers.
🛫How many flowers are on 3 bushes?
| Number of bushes | Number of flowers |
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | ? |
______ flowers
- Count by fours. Use the chart:
| Number of bushes | Number of flowers |
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 12 |
There are 12 flowers on 3 bushes.
Let’s practice!
