Skip Counting
Hands On Learning
Hands on learning is an important teaching technique that allows students to connect and learn by using their surroundings. Allowing students to learn through play gives them the opportunity to discover and explore their own learning by facilitating student inquiry and engagement. Below are some examples we can use to teach skip counting with hands on activities.
100'S CHART
The 100's number chart is a great way for students to discover number patterns, skip count, and learn multiplication tables. Students can use their number charts for counting exercises or even colour numbers to find patterns. For example if students colour in every third number they would create a diagonal pattern across the board. This gives students a better understanding of how to skip count as they can visualize their learning.
Abacus
Using an abacus is an excellent way to make skip counting tangible for young children. By adding the physical element of manipulating the abacus, children can comprehend the action of skip counting more accurately. This tool should be used as a hands on resource to give students the opportunity to represent the process of skip counting.
