Skip Counting
Skip counting is the act of counting numbers by a certain interval other than 1. It helps children develop a strong number sense and understand the patterns in numbers. It is an essential skill for understanding multiplication and can also be helpful for addition and subtraction.
Example:
When skip counting by 2, you would count 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and so on.
Benefits of Skip Counting:
- Helps in learning multiplication tables
- Develops number sense and recognition of number patterns
- Improves mental math skills
Strategies for Teaching Skip Counting:
- Use visual aids such as number lines, hundreds charts, or manipulatives
- Practice chanting and singing skip counting patterns
- Encourage students to identify patterns and make connections between numbers
Overall, skip counting is a fundamental skill that lays the groundwork for more advanced math concepts and is an important part of a first grader's math education.
.◂Math Worksheets and Study Guides First Grade. Skip Counting
Study Guide
Skip Counting 
Activity Lesson
Skip-Counting by 5 Activity Lesson
Skip-Counting by 2 Worksheet/Answer key
Skip Counting Worksheet/Answer key
Skip Counting Worksheet/Answer key
Skip Counting
Activity LessonActivity LessonWorksheet/Answer keyWorksheet/Answer keyWorksheet/Answer keyThe resources above cover the following skills:
Number and Operations (NCTM)
Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems.
Count with understanding and recognize 'how many' in sets of objects.
Develop a sense of whole numbers and represent and use them in flexible ways, including relating, composing, and decomposing numbers.
Connect number words and numerals to the quantities they represent, using various physical models and representations.