Skip counting worksheets for kindergarten - practice and learn

Skip counting is a way of counting by a certain number other than one. For example, when we count by twos, we say 2, 4, 6, 8, etc. When we count by fives, we say 5, 10, 15, 20, etc.

Skip counting helps us count faster and more efficiently. It also helps us develop a sense of number patterns and relationships.

Why is skip counting necessary for Kindergarten students?

Skip counting is an essential skill for kindergarten students because it lays the foundation for many other math concepts they will learn later. It is a strong foundation for kids learning and understanding the concept of multiplication and division.

Skip counting also has use in everyday life; to count coins, tell time, measure length, etc. Moreover, by mastering skip counting skills, your kids will develop strong number sense and mental math skills that will help them throughout their lives.

These worksheets are designed to help your students practice skip counting by different numbers from 2 to 10. Each worksheet has a different theme and a different level of difficulty. You can effectively use these worksheets as part of your math centers, homework assignments, or independent practice.

Here are some suggestions on how to use these worksheets with ease:

• Before giving the worksheets to your students, review the skip-counting rules with them.

  For example, explain that when we count by twos, we add two to the previous number.

  You can also use songs, chants, or rhymes to help them remember the skip-counting sequences.

• Please encourage your students to use their fingers, counters, or number lines to help them skip count. You can also provide them with flashcards or charts showing skip-counting patterns.
• Differentiate the worksheets according to your student's needs and abilities. You can choose worksheets matching the skip-counting number your students are working on. You can modify the worksheets by adding or removing some numbers or blanks.
• Check your student's work and provide feedback. Praise them for their efforts and correct any errors they might have made. You can also ask them to explain their strategies or reasoning behind their answers.

These worksheets include different types of skip-counting exercises that will challenge your students and keep them interested. Here are some examples of the exercises included:

• Fill in the blanks: Students must fill in the missing numbers in the skip counting sequence. For example, 2, ___, 6, ___, 10.
• Please cut and paste: Students must cut out the numbers at the bottom of the page and paste them in the correct order in the skip counting sequence. For example: ___, ___, ___, 8, 10 (cut out: 2, 4, 6).
• Color by code: Students must color the picture according to the skip counting code. For example: Color the squares with numbers multiples of two in red.
• Connect the dots: Students have to connect the dots in order by skip counting. For example: Connect the dots from 2 to 20 by twos.
• Word problems: Students have to solve word problems that involve skip counting. For example, there are five flowers in each vase. How many flowers are there in four vases?

In addition to using these worksheets, you can also reinforce skip counting skills in your classroom by using some of these simple tips:

• Play games that involve skip counting. For example, Hopscotch, Bingo, Memory Match, and Skip Counting Races.
• Use manipulatives that help students visualize skip counting. For example: Counting bears, beads, coins, cubes, etc.
• Incorporate skip counting into your daily routines. For example: Count how many students are present by twos or fives; count how many minutes are left until recess by fives or tens; count how many books are on the shelf by threes or fours; etc.
• Read books that feature skip counting. For example, One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J Pinczes; Two Ways to Count to Ten by Ruby Dee; The Crayon Counting Book by Pam Munoz Ryan; etc.