Kindergarten/Skip Counting
Skip Counting by 3s ()
Practice counting by 3s with number charts
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Teaching Notes
Introduce skip counting by 3s using a number chart to highlight patterns. Connect it to repeated addition and build foundational skills for multiplication. Encourage students to look for visual cues and auditory rhythms.
Vocabulary
Skip Counting: Counting numbers by a fixed amount.
Pattern: A repeating or predictable sequence.
Common Mistakes
- Skipping an incorrect number in the sequence.
- Losing track of the count, especially beyond 30.
- Confusing skip counting by 3s with other patterns (e.g., 2s or 5s).
Differentiation
SupportUse concrete manipulatives (e.g., blocks, counters) to group in threes. Point to numbers on a number line or chart as you count aloud. Use a 'hop' motion for each count of three.
ChallengeChallenge students to count backward by 3s, start skip counting from a number other than 0, or explain the connection between skip counting and multiplication facts for 3s.
Discussion Questions
- What patterns do you notice when you count by 3s on a number chart?
- How is skip counting by 3s like adding 3 repeatedly?
- Can you think of any real-life situations where you might count by 3s?
Extension Activities
- Use a number line.
- Jump to count.
- Make a pattern.
Parent Tip
Count objects in groups of three, like toy cars or building blocks.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Number Sense & Operations
Estimated Time
15 minutes
Skills Practiced
skip counting by 3number patterns
Prerequisites
- Counting by 1s to 100
- Number recognition up to 100
- Basic addition (adding small numbers)
Next Steps
- Skip Counting by 4s and 5s
- Understanding multiplication as repeated addition
- Identifying number patterns beyond 3s