What Is Skip Counting?

• Skip counting is a faster way to count a large group of things.
• Instead of saying every number (1, 2, 3...), we "skip" or jump over some numbers.
• When we skip count by 2, we say every second number in the line.

How to Skip Count by 2

• Start at the number 2.
• Skip the next number (3) and jump to 4.
• Skip the next number (5) and jump to 6.
• The pattern looks like this: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.

Counting in Pairs

• Skip counting by 2 is exactly like counting things that come in pairs.
• A pair means two things that go together.
• Instead of counting each individual item, we count the pairs to find the total quickly.

Real-Life Examples of Counting by 2s

• Shoes: Since we have two feet, we count shoes by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8...
• Eyes: In a group of friends, we can count eyes by 2s to see how many there are.
• Socks: When we fold laundry, we match socks into pairs and count by 2s.
• Bicycle Wheels: If there are many bikes, we count their wheels by 2s.

Why Is Skip Counting Useful?

• It helps us count much faster than counting by 1s.
• It helps us learn the "Even Numbers" (numbers that can be split into two equal groups).
• It is the first step toward learning how to do multiplication.

Lesson Summary

• Skip counting by 2 means jumping over one number every time.
• We use this to count things that come in pairs or sets of two.
• The pattern always ends in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0.