![]() Skip counting by 10s is great for working on patterns and understanding place value. The skip counting dot to dot includes two pages for skip counting by 5s – a two headed dragon and a mermaid. It’s also really useful when working with time – especially when kids are learning to read analog clocks. Skip counting by 5s is my favorite because the pattern is pleasing to me. There are two pages in the dot to dot skip counting set for skip counting by 3s – a dinosaur and a robot. However, it is useful for kids before they learn multiplication. I don’t find that skip counting by 3s is something that comes up often. In the skip counting dot to dot set there are 2 pages for skip counting by 2s – ice cream and a fire truck. I think it’s the easiest place to start skip counting as well. There are so many uses for skip counting by 2s. It can be pretty obvious where the next dot is located so this way they aren’t just connecting dots without practicing their skip counting. If I’m asking them to complete a page, I have them say the numbers out loud. In fact, I often just leave them out as optional and enticing work.īut sometimes, when I can tell we need more skip counting practice, I might ask them to complete one. I mostly prefer to use these as extra practice and don’t add anything extra to them. How to Use the Skip Counting Dot to Dot Worksheets It’s not great for continuing use, but it’s definitely helpful in the ‘learning to multiply’ stage. If kids can skip count they will have a much easier time figuring out multiplication fact.įor instance, if you don’t know 4×7 you could try skip counting by 4s. It’s just easier to count certain items in groups, especially money and time. I think most of us probably count by twos, fives, and tens often. Skip counting is most useful in two ways.įirst, counting groups of objects. I mentioned earlier than skip counting is important but didn’t really get into why. The skip counting dot to dot pdf includes all of these in one simple download. ![]() Mermaid, fire truck, ice cream, dinosaur, robot, dolphin…there is an option for everyone! ![]() I’ve made a selection of dot to dots for skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s. I’m not usually a big fan of rote memorization but there are some skills that are just useful to have. It’s rote memorization which means just repeating it until it clicks. Need something more “fierce”? Then print this super fun dinosaur printable pack perfect for preschool and kindergarten! Also check these tracing coloring pages if your kids need some pre-writing practice (or just some fun).Skip counting isn’t hard to learn but it can’t take a lot of time. Love farm animals? Be sure to also print these animal themed counting coloring pages. ![]() This free printable pack includes 3 pages each with 1 farm animal – we have a horse, a cow and a chicken (well a rooster) with numbers from 1 to 35.Ĭlick and download: Farm Animal Dot to Dots There are so many cool ways you can have your kids practice counting – because nothing beats learning through having fun!įirst kids get to practice their numbers as they connect the dots following numbers from 1 to 30 and from 1 to 35 and once they are done and the picture is revealed they can also color it! Double the fun! Even if kids are still getting started with numbers above ten they will quickly catch on and be able to finish these “worksheets” in no time. What better way to practice counting than to have some fun with these farm animal dot to dot pages?
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