Classical Conversations and Montessori-Inspired Math: Skip Counting

This is a cool and easy project to put together to help little ones memorize their skip counting numbers from one up to fifteen. Take a look at how we did this and how it works so well for us. Even though it is for the Classical Conversations curriculum, it is almost Montessori-inspired. I love it and so does K! This activity is great for children ages 4 and up.

I printed out 2 copies of the templates for skip counting numbers 1-15.
Then, I laminated all of them and cut 1 copy of each into individual sheets and the other copy I cut the numbers and title separately.

I cut a bright blue sheet in half and placed one half on either side of the card.
On the back of each card, I taped an envelope.
Inside, I placed all of the individual numbers as well as the title.
Now, we are ready to start!

First, take a nice placemat and put it at the bottom. Take all of the individual numbers out of the envelope and place on the bright sheet on the left (all out of order). 
Second, practice placing all of the individual numbers over the matching numbers on the card. It is very important that this is done in order. 
Third, once done, move all of the individual numbers to the bright half sheet on the left again and flip the card over (so the student cannot see the numbers. 
Fourth, Take the title and place it on the top part of the bright half sheet on the right. 
Start placing the individual numbers in order. 
So first, you practice by being able to see the numbers and second, you test your memory and try to place all the numbers in the correct order without looking.

Answer key: turn the card over and compare.