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Counting by 2s Worksheets

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Here you will find our selection of Counting Worksheets, which will help your child understand how to count on and back by 2s up to 50.

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Here you will find a selection of 1st Grade Math worksheets designed to help your child understand how to count on in 2s up to 50.

The sheets are graded so that the easier ones are at the top.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• count on and back by 2s up to 50;
• solve problems involving counting by 2s.

The sheets have been divided into different sections.

• The first section contains sheets involving skip counting in 2s from 0.
• The second section contains sheets involving counting on in 2s from different numbers;
• The 3rd section contains sheets involving counting back in 2s from different numbers;
• The 4th section contains sheets involving counting on and back in 2s from different numbers.

Counting by 2s Worksheets up to 50

• Counting By 2s Sheet 1
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• Counting By 2s Sheet 2
• Counting By 2s Sheet 3
• Counting By 2s Sheet 4
• Counting By 2s Sheet 5
• Counting By 2s Sheet 6

The first two sheets involve counting on by 2s from different (even) starting points.

The third sheet involves counting on by 2s from different odd and even starting points.

• Count on by 2s Sheet 1
• Count on by 2s Sheet 2
• Count on by 2s Sheet 3

The first two sheets involve counting back by 2s from different (even) starting points.

The third sheet involves counting back by 2s from different odd and even starting points.

• Count back by 2s Sheet 1
• Count back by 2s Sheet 2
• Count back by 2s Sheet 3

The first two sheets involve counting on and back by 2s from different (even) starting points.

• Count on and back by 2s Sheet 1
• Count on and back by 2s Sheet 2
• Count on and back by 2s Sheet 3

Looking for some easier worksheets?

Take a look at our Printable Counting Worksheets page with numbers up to 50.

On this page, your child will learn to count objects in groups of tens and ones up to 50.

• Printable Counting Worksheets to 50 (in ones)
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Looking for some harder worksheets?

Take a look at our 2nd Grade Counting Worksheets page with numbers up to 1000.

On this page, your child will learn to count on and back by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s and 100s.

• 1st Grade Math Worksheets Counting by 1s and 10s
• 2nd Grade Counting Worksheets 1s 2s 5s 10s 100s

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19 Counting By 2s Activities – Easy, Medium, (And Hard!)

Teaching children to count by 2s is a multi-step process. I have split it into three main phases, how to start, how to develop the skill, and how to practice it once children have mastered the process.

I have tried out all the following strategies over the last ten years of my teaching career. Over the last couple of years, I have also taught these strategies to hundreds of teachers at live workshops.

The best activities to teach children to count by 2s are the following:

Start to teach children to count by 2s with songs and chants, and fun ways of rote counting. Then progress to counting in 2s practically in a range of ways. Finally, consolidate the process by counting in calculating in 2s more fluently.

That’s the process in a nutshell, and I’ll now add a bit more meat to the bone.

Luckily, humans are built around twos. We have two arms, two legs, two eyes, and all that kind of thing. This really helps the process of teaching to count by 2s.

I have worked out my all-time favorite 15 activities for teaching counting by 2s, and I have set them out in order, from easiest to most difficult.

So, here are the activities themselves:

For Beginners – Getting Started With Counting By 2s

The best way to start children off with counting by 2s is to get them doing some of the following:

• Singing songs
• Trying out chants
• Playing rote counting games

The more multisensory you make it then the more fun they will have, and this will lead to a much better foundation to work from following this.

There has been research on rote counting and its fundamental importance in early number skills. ( Source )

Here are some super easy games to get started:

Table of Contents

1. March Counting

This is a great way to start!

Get the children up on their feet. You are all going to march together. Swing your arms, and encourage them to get those knees up!

We are going to count at the same time as marching – 1, 2, 3 etc. However, when everyone’s right foot hits the floor we are going to say the number, and when their left foot hits the floor, we are going to be silent, and just say the number in our head.

So it will look a bit like – left foot: silently mouth ‘1’, right foot: say, ‘2’, left foot: silent ‘3’, right foot: ‘4’.

Keep going like this until the children can count no further.

This is also a great game for simple rote counting ( find out the ultimate 17 rote counting games here ).

2. Action Counting

This is basically the same concept as march counting.

You pick some kind of movement, and do the same counting strategy as with march counting – the odds are silent, and say the even numbers.

Some good moves to try include:

• Arms up then down
• One arm out to one side, then the opposite arm out on the other side

Be as creative as you want.

If the children can think of their own ideas, then brilliant! That is exactly what you want.

Songs are a fantastic way of teaching pretty much anything, ( check out some fantastic math songs for counting here), and counting by 2s is no exception.

Simple counting songs are quite easy to make up, to be honest. Here is one I created to the music of Twinkle Twinkle:

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, that’s right!

Count by day and count by night!

So simple, but a good way to get them started.

4. Online Songs

There are lots of great animations and counting videos on YouTube. This is one that I have used quite a lot:

Very catchy, and really gets them involved.

A top tip is to encourage the children to try to show the numbers on their fingers as they are singing. This is easier said than done, but this again activates more parts of the brain.

Here is a chant that children really enjoy. It is a bit like a cheerleader chant, and it goes:

2, 4, 6, 8,

Who do we appreciate!

8, 6, 4, 2,

We appreciate me and you!

This chant has the added bonus of counting both forwards and backwards in 2s.

Chants like this deeply embed rote counting because they activate multiple parts of our brains at the same time.

6. Follow The Wand

This is an old-school activity, that has had a powerful impact for generations.

Have some kind of magic wand for this. It could be a ‘real’ magic wand, or even a stick with some material wrapped around it.

This activity is similar to the march counting.

Have the children sitting facing you. Have the magic wand in your hand on your lap, with the end of the wand pointing vertically upwards.

You are going to start pointing the wand first to the left, and then to the right. The children are going to count as you do this.

When you point the wand to the left, they are going to say nothing. When you point to the right they will say the number.

So it will sound a bit like: ‘…2…4…6…8…10’

This is a great way of beginning to skip count and starting to understand what that means.

7. Action Dancing

Put on some pumping music for this one, and get the children on their feet!

It’s the same kind of idea as the action dancing.

Pick a simple dance move, ideally one with two movements. Count as you dance. For the first movement say nothing. For the second, say the number.

So it might be – jive to the right (silent ‘1’), jive to the left – ‘2!’

Hours of fun!

Medium Level Difficulty

When children have a got a simple foundation built, and have played around at counting by 2s, it is time to take it to the next level.

The idea now is to begin problem-solving and thinking in twos.

The following activities give them lots of opportunities to begin to apply the rote counting that they have now started to develop.

8. Count The Body Parts

This is a fun listening game , as well as being great for counting. As I mentioned before, we are lucky that our bodies have lots of opportunities for counting in twos.

All the children that you have working with you stand up to start with.

Ask a simple question, something like, ‘Who likes eating tomatoes?’

If children like eating tomatoes then they stay stood up. If they don’t, then they sit down.

Then you say something like, ‘How many legs are still standing up?’

The children try to count the legs of the children standing up. Either count in 1s (the easy way) or if anyone is able to count in 2s, then that is exactly what you want.

Model how to count in 2s, and see if they can join in.

You can also count:

Keep going, asking a range of questions, with a few children (normally) sitting down each time.

Games like this are also great for practicing one-to-one correspondence ( find out what that is, and the best ways of teaching it here ).

9. Pair Up Socks On A Clothes Line

Many children really enjoy pegging things up on lines ! It’s so simple, but such a natural game to play ( for many more math clothes line games, check out these 17 games).

You need some kind of clothesline for (just a piece of string hung up somewhere would be fine). You also need an assortment of pairs of socks.

Quite simply, they try to pin up the socks in pairs next to each other. Then try to count how many you’ve got. Again, they will often try to count in 1s, but model counting in 2s.

You could play a game where you roll a dice . Say you get a 3, try to put 3 pairs of socks up on the line. How many socks are there?

10. Hand-Print Splat Painting

This is incredible fun, this activity.

You just need some sort of giant piece of paper – something like wallpaper would be great. You also require some paint in bowls or on plates.

The children put both hands into the paint, and then start making hand prints, with both hands splatting down next to each other at the same time. If they are able to rote count in twos at this point, then go for it as you splat – 2, 4, 6 etc.

If not, then just practice counting at the end, when they have done lots of splatting.

11. Number Line Jumping

Some kind of big number line on the floor is required for this. It could be drawn in chalks – that would be the simplest method.

Or if you already have one painted on the ground, or some other kind of number line, then great – use that.

One child starts at zero. Basically, the idea is that the odd numbers are now lava! You can’t touch them.

So you have to try to jump from 0 to 2. Then 2 to 4, and keep going like that.

As you land on a number, try to say it.

A simple way to explain the game is just that you jump over one number every time.

You can jump both forwards and backwards, and so practice different counting by 2s skills.

12. Number Line Counting

This is the mini version of the number line jumping game above.

Have some kind of smaller number line, probably on a wall, or drawn on a board.

Have something to point at the number line, like a wand or something similar.

Point the wand at zero, then jump to 2, then jump over the top of 3 to land on 4, and so on. The children say the number that they land on each time.

This makes the process of counting by 2s very visual.

Also, number lines will often play a big part in learning about numbers for many years, and it is good to learn how to use them for this skill.

13. Counting Things That Come In Twos

Pointing out things in the children’s immediate environment that naturally come in twos, is a good way to get them to apply the skill of counting in real life.

For example, welly-boots on a stand will usually be standing in twos. Try to count them.

Some plants may have two leaves or berries that grow in twos.

A row of sunglasses – count the lenses.

Just see what you can find and take advantage of it.

More Difficult Strategies – Practising The Skill

When children are able to count more confidently in twos, then it is time to practice the skill in a range of contexts.

Some good ideas include:

14. Number Stones

These are a really beautiful and natural resource.

All you need for this are some pebbles of some description, which you can buy very cheaply from hardware stores or builder’s yards.

Either write on numbers in 2s in permanent marker, or for a more long-lasting effect, then paint them on with acrylic paint.

These become a fantastic resource for children to try to place in order, counting in 2s as they go.

You can find a full repertoire of other number stone games in this post that I wrote .

15. Order Objects

This is a similar idea to ordering the number of stones.

You have some kind of resource that has numerals on them – 2, 4, 6, 8, etc (go as high as you want for your children).

Some good things to write numbers on would be:

• Wood slices
• Shot glasses

Then the children quite simply try to put them in order.

16. Rote Count Chanting

After children have become good at counting by 2s in songs and dances, then the next step is to simplify this slightly, and just get them straight chanting the numbers.

It’s simple! Just sit down somewhere, and practice saying, ‘2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12…’ all together at the same time.

17. Rote Counting Partners

The children sit in pairs, facing each other.

One child is going to say, ‘2’, and then the other says, ‘4.’ The next one says, ‘6’, and just keep going like this, counting back and forth between you.

This is a fun way of cooperating and counting at the same time.

18. Count Round The Circle

The children sit in a circle for this one.

It’s a simple idea – the first person in the circle is going to say ‘two’. Then the person sitting next to them will say, ‘four’. Then next says, ‘six’, and so on around the circle.

This counting game is just one of many you will find in this article about rote counting.

19. Shark Attack – Group Into Twos

Have some circles drawn on the ground in chalk for this game . Have a line of circles each about 1 yard wide, and about 6 feet from each other – all in a row.

These are the caves to hide from the sharks!

The children are now ‘swimming’ in shark-infested water. Just get them to move about the space in different ways.

Whenever you shout, ‘Shark!’ they are going to run to the ‘caves’. The rule is that two people must stand on a cave. If you are just one person (or three) then you are out!

Once the children are standing in twos on the caves, they are going to count in 2s. The first pair in the row of caves are going to say ‘two’. Then the next will say ‘four’. Keep going, counting in twos down the line.

Final Thoughts

By following the above process step by step, counting by 2s is a skill that most children should be able to absorb. It is good fun, and also a great opportunity to use songs, movements, dances, and a range of exciting resources.

If you’ve enjoyed this article, then another one you will like is Math Circle Time Games – The Ultimate 20 Ideas.

35+ Interesting Counting By 2s Activities to Have Fun With Kids

In a sense, I would say that mathematics is the poetry of rational thought. I have been teaching my children at home using a few fun activities to help them learn, and you can do that, too, to make math more fun.

You can include these activities with other innovative methods to provide a comprehensive and fun learning experience for your kids to learn math. The best part is that you can customize them depending on the child’s interests and learning style.

Fascinating Counting By 2s Activities For Kids

Let us now go through the counting by 2s activities that both your kids and you will enjoy. 

Counting fingers by 2s:

You can make your kids count the fingers in pairs as they hold out their hands. You can follow the order, where thumbs should come first🥇, then the index, middle, and so on. 

They can register and comprehend the idea of counting numbers in twos, this simple yet fun activity.

Use blocks or toys to count by 2s:

I suggest you bring together some tiny toys🪀 or blocks and teach your kids to count by twos2⃣. 

For instance, if there are ten blocks, for instance, they can count 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and so on. 

I found that this practical exercise strengthens the twos counting pattern and makes learning more interesting for kids.

Hopscotch counting by 2s:

You can use masking tape or a hopscotch grid to create a game inside, within the comforts of your home. Write the numbers in the squares⏹ by counting by twos. You can get them to say the numbers out loud🔊 as the kid moves forward ➡ on the hopscotch squares.

While playing this version of hopscotch, they are physically and mentally active when counting by twos.

I draw the hopscotch grid with chalk on our sidewalk for my son to play and count.

You can get your kids to Play “I Spy” with a companion by taking turns. As in, “I spy two pairs of shoes 👞.” The second person is required to count the items stated, stressing twos-only counting. 

In a fun way, this game develops observational abilities and strengthens their counting abilities.

Counting by 2s chant:

I recommend you create a catchy song or chant that uses the twos division➗ system.

You can clap or stomp along to the beat with your kids while singing the song or chant it aloud. Songs and chants are fantastic memory boosters that make studying enjoyable.

As my son would say – songs make everything more fun! 

Number Line:

You can use a long number line in the room or draw one on a sheet of paper. Make your kids count by twos✌while pointing at the numerals. They can go forward and backward, starting at a given number. 

Counting by twos on number lines and charts often creates aesthetically appealing patterns that can create interest in mathematical connections.

Pair of 2s by shoes:

You can collect different pairs of shoes around the home🏠, place them in a row, and make your kids count the shoes in groups of twos. They will be able to relate the idea of numbering in twos to actual things via this practice.

 If there are six 6 pairs of shoes, for instance, they would count 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. 

Stomp while Stomping 2s:

As the youngster counts by twos, you can encourage them to clap👏 their hands or stamp their feet. A number is represented by each clap or stomp. 

I found that by adding a physical component, this kinesthetic game🎮 makes counting by twos more interesting for kids and aids with memory.

You can play catchy music and let your kids clap and stomp to the beats.

Stickers for counting by 2s:

As your kids count by twos, you can give them stickers or stamps to arrange in pairs on paper📄. This practical exercise strengthens the idea and develops fine motor abilities in your kids.

Dots for counting by 2s:

I suggest you instruct your child to count the dots in pairs while stating the numbers aloud🔊. They can understand the twos counting pattern better thanks to the visual depiction.

Simon Says:

You can play a version of “Simon Says” with your kids where one person can be the leader – Simon to specify numbers🔢 and they have to count by twos.

This entertaining game develops math📏 proficiency and listening abilities in your kids.

Musical Chairs by 2s:

I recommend you get your kids to play musical chairs🪑 while also counting by twos. Make your children circle the chairs while they are counting, and when the music 🎶 stops, they announce the number they reached.

Objects in groups of 2s:

You can collect various objects around the house and then have your kids couple them in pairs for 2s. They may learn about groups and practice counting by twos✌ via this fun, hands-on exercise.

You can also tweak this activity and make your kids bring items from around the house in pairs, like two spoons, two dresses, two Lego blocks, and so on.

Counting Toes:

You can ask your kids to count each pair of toes, beginning with the big toe. This idea💡of counting by twos is reinforced with this engaging activity.

Confusion might result from introducing many counting patterns. Before teaching further counts, concentrate on mastering 2s counting.

Rolling Dice:

You can play this game using a six-sided die 🎲. Your kids can roll the dice, and according to the number of dots, they can divide it by twos. For instance, if the dice stops at three dots, they can count 2, 4, and 6. 

By using this fun game-like method, counting by twos✌ is exciting.

Counting by 2s Puzzle:

You can create a problem where your kids🧒 must count by twos and place the numbers in the proper sequence.

This practical exercise strengthens the counting and sequencing abilities of your kids.

Abacus for 2s:

You can introduce your kids to an abacus for them to count by twos. They can move the abacus 🧮 beads in pairs to practice counting in 2s. 

I would say that your children can observe the growth📈 and grasp the idea of counting in twos using this tactile technique.

Counting 2s while dancing:

While your kids are jogging🏃 or racing around the home or in the park, you can make them count by twos loudly.

Counting by twos is a physical practice that utilizes both the body and the intellect, and your kids will have fun doing it.

Hot Potato:

Make kids sit in a circle⭕ and pass the “hot potato” around while counting by twos. When the count reaches a multiple of two (for example, 10, 20), the kid holding the item is eliminated. This activity boosts enthusiasm and promotes rapid counting abilities.

Coins to count 2s:

You can collect coins, beginning with those worth 2⃣ cents, 4⃣ cents, 6⃣ cents, and so on, and count them in pairs.

I believe that children learn the value of money💲 by using counting by twos in practical situations.

Trampoline 2s:

You can encourage your kids to jump on a trampoline🤸‍♀️ and count out loud in a series of two. 

It’s a fun and engaging approach to learning counting since each leap corresponds to a certain number.

Memory Game:

You can play a memory game with cards🃏 that show numerals counting in twos, like 2, 4, 6, 8, and so on.

Flip two cards at a time as you take turns flipping the cards face down in an effort to locate matching pairs of numbers.

Counting Socks:

Place a pile of socks in front of your kids, and you can make them count the socks🧦 in pairs. 

For instance, if there are 12 socks, they can count 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and so on. 

I would say that you can make use of ordinary household items for two-digit counting.

You can give your kids cards, where each card🃏 should have the numerals counting by twos written or printed in a distinct color. 

While recognizing the pattern based on colors, ask your kids to place the cards in the proper sequence of numbers.

Flashcards:

I recommend you create flashcards with numerals written in groups of 2 and present them one at a time to the youngster. You can get them to repeat 🗣️ the numbers out loud to reinforce the order.

I drew images to represent each number to make the flashcards more fun.

You can play the classic game of dominoes by making dominoes with numbers that are divisible➗ by two and let your kids match the numbers in pairs. 

Playing this game helps your kids develop pattern identification skills and promotes the idea💡 of counting in twos.

Counting in Different Languages:

You can encourage your kids to learn to count by twos in different languages. For instance, you can teach them to count by 2s in various languages like French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, or any other language the kid 🧒 is keen to learn. 

Through this multicultural strategy, your kids can broaden their linguistic abilities and increase ⬆️ variety in counting.

My son learned to count in Japanese from YouTube language tutorials and rhymes.

Playing Catch:

I recommend you play a game of catch with a ball with your kids. You can get them to count the tosses made when playing catch with a ball ⚽ in pairs (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.). 

I would say that counting by twos now has a physical component thanks to this interactive game.

Make sure your kids comprehend the value of counting by twos in various situations, such as skip counting with different numbers.

Jumping Rope:

You can get your kids to jump rope🪢 and say the number two out loud. It’s a rhythmic and enjoyable approach for them to learn counting as each leap corresponds to a certain number.

Scavenger Hunt:

You can ask your kids to discover and count things hidden around the home🏠 or yard that have numerals by two.

This interactive game promotes counting abilities and exploration. I guarantee your kids will have a good time while also learning about counting. 

Jumping Jacks:

You can make your kids do jumping jacks while counting out loud by twos✌. Since each jumping jack represents a certain number, counting while exercising is encouraged.

I suggest you play the game of charades with your kids for them to estimate the number as they count by twos while acting out the numerals.

Through the use of movement and arithmetic abilities, this game makes learning engaging and fun🥳 for them.

Building blocks for stairs:

As your kids climb the stairs, they can count by twos while stacking building blocks◼️ to form staircases. This practical method aids in visualizing the counting pattern.

Playing with Yo-Yo:

As your kid plays with the yo-yo🪀, make them tally how many pairs there are of swings. 

This is a wonderful method to learn counting since each up-and-down movement represents a different number.

I suggest you set up bowling pins🎳 with numbers that start with a 2 and let your kids use a ball🏀 to knock them all down sequentially. 

You can repurpose a few of the same-sized plastic bottles, let kids paint and decorate them to use as bowling pins, and you can write down the numbers on the bottles with markers. 

This game mixes the enjoyment of bowling with math📐 drill.

As your kids toss and catch the frisbee🥏, they can count out loud in 2s. 

I guarantee this will be an engaging and participatory approach to count by 2s since each throw and catch correlates to a certain number.

Magnifying Glass:

You can get your kids to examine the numbers on a printed number line using a magnifying lens 🔍 and count them in pairs.

I would say another goal of this activity is to enhance your kids’ visual and observant abilities apart from their counting skills.

You can let your kids dribble a basketball 🏀 while counting out loud in 2s. A number is associated with each dribble, making this a fun and active method to learn counting.

Spinning a Circle:

While turning in a circle⭕, make your kids count out loud by twos. The fact that a number is associated with each spin makes counting entertaining and engaging for them.

Foot Balancing:

You can ask your kids to balance on one foot 👟 while counting by twos. It’s a wonderful method to exercise their counting and balancing abilities since each count correlates to a balance⚖️ point.

You can also include a time limit to make the game more fun.

Puppet Theater:

You can use puppets🎭 for your kids to act out counting by twos. One puppet can announce the numbers, and the others can repeat the series by counting numbers in 2s.

This imaginative and engaging exercise incorporates narrative into the learning process, making it fun for our kids.

My son and I made puppets at home with colored paper for a puppet show to count numbers.

The key to teaching counting by twos is to strike a balance between excitement and discovery. I recommend you establish a welcoming and engaging learning environment by addressing possible difficulties and praising the activity’s engaging features.

You can play the age-old game of Hangman using integers that are divisible by two. Others must guess the number by yelling out counting by twos2⃣ after the individual who came up with it drew blanks for each digit.

While bouncing and catching a ball ⚽, your kids can count out loud in 2s✌. This is a fun and active approach to teaching your kids counting since each bounce and catch corresponds to a certain number.

As they lift and lower the parachute🪂, have the youngster grasp onto the parachute handles and count backward from two.

This fun and cooperative game mixes counting with movement, making learning more exciting.

Yoga Poses:

I suggest you make your kids hold each yoga🧘‍♀️ stance for two seconds while counting by twos. For instance, they can hold a position for two breaths before moving on to the next one. 

This method of mindfulness combines counting exercises with relaxation 💆 for your kids.

Mini Trampoline:

I suggest you make your kids jump on a small trampoline while counting out loud in twos. I would say that this is a fun🎉and active method to teach counting since each bounce stands for a certain number.

With a Kite:

You can let your kids fly a kite 🪁 while counting loudly in 2s. This activity is a fun way for your kids to count since each number represents a kite-flying moment.

You can help kids make a kite at home with paper, sticks, and strings as a craft activity to count by 2s.

Board Game:

I recommend you make a board game with squares⏹ designated by numerals that count by twos. As your kids go across the board, players recite the numbers. 

I guarantee this homemade game gives practicing counting a unique twist, and my son enjoyed playing with this board game.

Beach Ball:

Your kids can throw the beach 🏖 ball back and forth while keeping track of their throws by pairing them up (2, 4, 6, etc.). I would say that this game mixes playing outside while counting with twos.

You can let your kids use a water cannon🔫 to shoot targets🎯 with numbers written on them by counting in twos. I guarantee this water-filled game makes practicing counting fun.

My water-loving son loved playing this game, and I’m sure your kids will love it, too.

Hop-a-mole:

You can create a whack-a-mole-style game 🎮 where the youngster must “hop” on numerals by counting by twos as they appear.

This interactive game can help improve your kids’ counting and coordination abilities.

Hacky Sack:

Let your kids play with a hacky bag👜, tapping it with your hands or feet and counting out loud in 2s. 

It is a dynamic approach to counting since each tap represents a different number, and kids can learn using this fun and hands-on activity.

You can encourage your kids to write a tale🧞‍♂️ where characters meet numbers that are divisible by two.

I believe that this activity makes counting practice fun and interesting when incorporating the numbers into the story.

As your child uses the hula hoop, count the revolutions in pairs. It’s a fun and engaging approach to learning counting since each swing represents a specific number.

Missing Numbers:

Give your kids a number chart 📊 with some gaps on it, and instruct them to fill in the missing numbers by counting by twos. This exercise improves problem-solving abilities while reinforcing the counting rhythm.

Fidget Spinner:

Your kids can spin the fidget spinner and count the revolutions in groups of twos to engage them in a mindful exercise.

You can encourage them to audibly count the numbers as the spinner spins🌀 or mentally maintain track, which can help improve their attention and rhythmic counting.

Foam Sword:

Your kids can playfully slash their foam sword⚔️ on the ground or at objects in pairs to help them learn arithmetic while engaging in physical play.

Counting becomes a dynamic and energizing experience for your kids since each hit correlates to a number.

For each number that is counted by twos✌, you can make your kids open and close a paper fan once.

This activity turns count by 2s into a fun experience. The opening and closing action improves learning, making it more engaging and memorable for kids.

My son and I made paper fans at home as a craft activity to do this counting game.

Wind Up Toy:

You can wind up a toy and let your kids count the motions of it in pairs to add expectations and motions to counting. 

I guarantee that with the help of this interactive game, counting⏱ becomes fun and engaging for your kids, improving both their motor skills and mathematical comprehension.

Musical Chairs:

You can make your kids play musical chairs while counting the steps or motions while the music🎶 plays to include counting into a well-known game. 

My son loves playing musical chairs, and made counting more fun for him.

You can play a fun and interactive counting⏱️ game, which can played by passing an item around the circle while counting by twos, with the person holding the object when the count hits a specified amount being “out.”

Conclusion:

These are some of the attentive exercises I do with my kids to help them learn to count by 2s. 

With these activities, your children can improve their numerical awareness, focus, and enjoyment of the present moment.

They can help kids improve their emotional control abilities and establish stronger connections with mathematical ideas and their environment by introducing mindfulness into these counting by 2s exercises.

Please comment below if you have any other activities or experiences to share.

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How to Skip Count by 2

Discover the importance of learning to count by 2s, a fundamental step in early math development.

Author Michelle Griczika

Published November 7, 2023

Published Nov 7, 2023

• Key takeaways
• Counting by 2s introduces kids to number patterns and the basics of even and odd numbers .
• You can teach counting by 2s through songs, games, and everyday activities.
• Our math practice app provides resources for skip counting and practicing counting by 2s .

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• Strategies for teaching skip counting by 2
• Practice questions

Mastering counting by 2s is essential to a child’s math development. This vital skill strengthens their grasp of number sequences, introduces the concept of even and odd numbers, and serves as a stepping stone toward advanced operations like multiplication and division . When children count by 2s, they start from zero and add two to the previous number: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and continue onward. As they get the hang of this pattern, their confidence in numbers grows, and they become well-prepared for tackling more sophisticated math topics.

Strategies for Teaching Skip Counting by 2s

1. Utilize Visuals and Manipulatives

Visual aids can be incredibly effective, like number lines , flashcards, or even drawing numbers on the sidewalk with chalk. For a more hands-on approach, use manipulatives like blocks or bead strings. Have your child group the objects in pairs and then count by 2s.

2. Connect with Music

The rhythm and repetition in songs provide a fun backdrop for learning to skip count by 2 . Singing songs that count by 2 will allow your child to practice this skill while they enjoy music.

3. Incorporate Skip Counting in Daily Activities

Counting by 2s is that it can easily be incorporated into daily life. Whether counting pairs of socks while doing laundry or figuring out how many cupcakes everyone will get at a party, there are countless opportunities to practice skip counting by 2 .

4. Interactive Games

Interactive games that involve counting by 2s can make learning exciting and dynamic. You can play games like hopscotch or puzzles to encourage skip counting by 2, making the process more engaging.

5. Online Learning Apps

Online learning apps often offer engaging and interactive ways to practice skip counting. Our app for math help offers exercises on counting in 2s . It can be an excellent tool for reinforcing what they’ve learned.

Practice Problems for Counting by Twos

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0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24

24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34

28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38

20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30

36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46

40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50

48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58

52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62

FAQs About Skip Counting by Two

Counting by 2 involves saying every second number in the standard counting sequence. It goes like this: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and so on.

Counting by twos helps children understand number patterns and recognize even numbers. It also forms a basis for more complex operations like multiplication and division.

You can use strategies such as rhymes and songs, visual aids, manipulatives, and regular practice. Also, incorporating counting by 2s into daily activities can make learning more practical and enjoyable. Playing online math games or using a math app also offers numerous teaching and practicing skip counting resources.

Most children start learning to skip count by 2s in first grade, around the age of 6 or 7. However, every child is unique; some might grasp this concept earlier or later. The key is consistent practice and making the learning process engaging.

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Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s - Problem-Solving Investigation - Year 1

Subject: Mathematics

Age range: 5-7

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This in-depth maths investigation is an open-ended problem solving activity for Year 1 children. It can be used to support teaching towards the objectives Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s.

In-depth Investigation: Trains! Children use the same size ‘carriages’ (number rods, e.g. Cuisenaire) to make a ‘train’ of 20 units.

This investigation will develop maths meta-skills, support open-ended questioning and logical reasoning, and enable children to learn to think mathematically and articulate mathematical ideas.

This problem-solving investigation is part of our Year 1 Multiplication, Division and Fractions block. Each Hamilton maths block contains a complete set of planning and resources to teach a term’s worth of objectives for one of the National Curriculum for England’s maths areas.

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Mathematics Year 1: (1N1b)  Count in multiples of twos, fives and tens

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Varied Fluency Developing Questions to support counting forwards in twos to 50. All questions are supported with number lines or pictorial representations.​ Expected Questions to support counting forwards and backwards in twos to 50 including use of 'two more than__' and 'two less than__'. All questions are supported with number lines or pictorial representations.​ Greater Depth Questions to support counting forwards and backwards in twos to 50. Incudes numerals or words including use of 'two more than__' and 'two less than__'. Some questions are supported with number lines or pictorial representations.

Reasoning and Problem Solving Questions 1, 4 and 7 (Reasoning) Developing Explain whether a statement is correct when counting forwards in twos. Includes numerals to 50 with pictorial representations and a number track. Expected Explain whether a statement is correct when counting forwards in twos. Incudes numerals to 50 with some pictorial representations. Greater Depth Explain whether a statement is correct when counting forwards and backwards in twos to find two more than and two less than. Incudes words to 50.

Questions 2, 5 and 8 (Problem Solving) Developing Continue a sequence of counting in 2s and explain which number will not be included. Includes numerals to 50. Expected Continue a sequence of counting in 2s and explain which number will not be included. Using language of two more/ two less than. Incudes numerals to 50. Greater Depth Continue a sequence of counting in 2s and explain which number will not be included. Using language of two more/ two less than. Incudes numerals, words and partitioned numbers to 50.

Questions 3, 6 and 9 (Problem Solving) Developing Travel through the maze by counting forwards in twos. Includes numerals to 50. Number track included for support. Expected Travel through the maze by counting forwards and backwards in twos. Incudes numerals to 50. Greater Depth Travel through a maze by counting forwards and backwards in twos. Incudes numerals, words and partitioned numbers to 50.

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