🦘 Skip Counting Patterns
Learn to skip count in 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s - the foundation for multiplication!
What you'll learn:
- •Count in 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12... (even numbers, 2× table)
- •Count in 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30... (time telling, 5× table)
- •Count in 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50... (mental math, money)
- •Count in 3s: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18... (Year 3 preparation)
💡 Why it matters:
Skip counting is the bridge between counting and multiplication. If you can count in 5s, you can quickly find "How many fingers on 6 hands?" (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 = 30 fingers!)
🌍 Real-world connections:
- 💰 Counting coins (2p, 5p, 10p pieces)
- 🕐 Telling time (counting by 5s on a clock)
- 🍬 Sharing equally (giving 2 sweets to each friend)