Skip counting ideas and activities for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade math class. This post contains affiliate links. If you teach 1st or 2nd grade you’ve probably spent a lot more time skip counting than the average person off the street. It’s one of those things that kids need a lot of…
A list of activities that build number sense in the elementary math classroom. Especially for 1st and 2nd graders. This post contains affiliate links. “Mrs. Braun?” a second grader asked. “What comes after September?” With a smile, I responded, “October,” but my stomach tightened like it does when I realize I’ve left my curling…
Problem: How can I get kids to master skip counting? I can’t spend several lessons on it. Solution: Skip counting takes repetitive practice but it’s not something you would want to devote a whole lesson to many times throughout the year. Instead, short, frequent skip counting routines can help all students master skip counting. Skip…