Grade 1 (Mathematics) – Learning to Skip Count by 2’s

Subject/Grade: Mathematics/1     

Lesson Title: Learning to Skip Count by 2’s

Stage 1: Identify Desired Results
Outcome(s)/Indicator(s): 

N1.1 – Say the number sequence, 0 to 100, by:

  • 1s forward and backward between any two given numbers
  • 2s to 20, forward starting at 0
  • 5s and 10s to 100, forward starting at 0.

(e) Skip count by 2s to 20 starting at 0.

(h) Identify and correct errors and omissions in a number sequence. 
Key Understandings: (‘I Can’ statements)

  • I can skip count by 2s from 0 to 20. 
  • I understand that skip counting saves time when counting.
  • I can identify and correct errors in a number sequence. 
  • I understand that skip counting means saying only some numbers. 
 Essential or Key Questions:

  1. Why are there different ways to count?
  2. What do patterns and numbers have to do with each other?
  3. How can I count and why do I count?
  4. What is skip counting and why would I do it?

Prerequisite Learning:

  • Counting by 1s: Students should be able to confidently count by 1s both forward and backward
  • Basic Number Sense: Students should have a basic understanding of numbers and their order
  • Patterns: A basic understanding of patterns may be helpful. Students should recognize simple patterns in numbers, such as the alternating pattern in even numbers

Instructional Strategies: 

  • Interactive Videos
  • Real-Life Connections
  • Class Discussion
  • Independent Work (with teacher guidance) 

Stage 2: Determine Evidence for Assessing Learning
I will utilize an Assessment Checklist during my lesson to gauge student understanding. I will also check each student’s worksheet before they are allowed to move onto the next worksheet. If a worksheet is not correct, the student will be sent back to their desk to correct their mistakes. 

Stage 3: Build Learning Plan
Set (Engagement):                                   Length of Time: 20 minutes

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsUPVERZFlI (Wiggle Dance)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7B7CEqRYk (Let’s Unwind)
  • Begin the class by asking for a student to volunteer to count how many people are in the classroom at the moment. 
  • Hopefully the student will count the people by 1s
  • Then prompt the students to think of another way they might go about counting, hoping they suggest counting by 2s
  • If the students don’t suggest counting by 2s, the teacher will suggest it to them
  • Now ask the students to skip count by 2s all together
  • Now begin a class discussion about which method of counting was faster
  • Invite the students to share other times in their lives when they experienced skip counting by 2s (ex. field trips, class attendance, sports, etc.)

Development:                                            Length of Time: 20 minutes

  • https://youtu.be/IdBiKfL3tOc (Counting by 2s Chant)
  • Handout the Counting by 2s to 20 sheet
  • Project the Hundreds Chart on the whiteboard
  • Once a student finishes the Counting by 2s to 20 sheet, they can bring it to the C Table to get checked. If their sheet is correct, they will be given a Skip Counting by 2s sheet to complete.
  • Once a student completes the Skip Counting by 2s sheet, they will be given another Skip Counting by 2s sheet
  • If a student finishes all of these sheets, they will be asked to complete the Fill in to 20 sheet.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_oGjWyBAvY (Jump Battle)
    • After 10 minutes, or once students become wiggly, I will play the Jump Battle as a brain break

Learning Closure:                                       Length of Time: 5 minutes

  • Students will be asked to put their pencils away, and pile all of their worksheets in the center of their tables.
  • https://youtu.be/IdBiKfL3tOc (Counting by 2s Chant)
  • Listen to the Counting by 2s song again, to reinforce to students how to count by 2s up to 20
 Materials/Resources:

 

 

 

Possible Adaptations/Differentiation:

  • Provide additional support or alternative activities for students struggling with the concept
  • Offer more challenging worksheets or activities for those who grasp the concept quickly
  • Allow the students to work through the worksheets at their own pace

 

 

 

Management Strategies:

  • 1-2-3 Eyes on Me
  • Clearly communicate expectations for worksheet completion and checks
  • Use positive reinforcement to encourage participation and completion of tasks

 

 

Safety Considerations:

  • Ensure that physical activities are conducted safely
Stage 4: Reflection