Skip Counting by 6s (179)

Teaching Notes

Introduce skip counting by 6s as repeated addition, a foundational skill for multiplication. Utilize number charts to help students visualize patterns and relationships as they count forward.

Vocabulary

Skip Counting: Counting numbers by a fixed amount.

Multiples: Numbers made by multiplying.

Common Mistakes

• Losing count after a few jumps
• Confusing the pattern with other skip counts (e.g., 5s or 10s)
• Misidentifying the next number in the sequence

Differentiation

Discussion Questions

• What patterns do you notice in the numbers when you skip count by 6s?
• How is skip counting by 6s similar to or different from skip counting by 3s?
• Where might you use skip counting by 6s in real life?

Extension Activities

• Use a multiplication chart.
• Draw groups of six.
• Practice multiplication facts.

Parent Tip

Count objects in groups of six, like sides on a hexagon or legs on an insect.

Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Multiplication Readiness

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced

Prerequisites

• Counting by 1s to 100+
• Skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
• Understanding of repeated addition

Next Steps

• Multiplication facts for 6s
• Skip counting by other numbers (e.g., 7s, 8s, 9s)
• Using skip counting to solve word problems