Material name: Montessori Skip Counting (Skip Counting Material)
Area: Mathematics
Purpose & developmental benefits:
The Skip Counting material helps children become familiar with counting in equal intervals (counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, etc.). Through hands-on, visual sequences, children naturally recognize number patterns and multiples. By repeatedly counting in structured steps, they begin to see the link between repeated counting and multiplication—building a strong foundation for more advanced mathematics.
Skills children develop:
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Skip count in different intervals (2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, etc.)
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Recognize patterns and multiples
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Prepare for multiplication and multiplication tables
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Develop logical thinking and prediction skills
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Strengthen concentration and number memory
Recommended age: 5–7 years old (best introduced after children are comfortable with Linear Counting and the Decimal System)
Materials & components:
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May include bead chains, counting bars, or number cards for each interval
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Montessori-standard colored beads/blocks for clear visual tracking
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May include arrow cards to mark counting landmarks
Use in the classroom / at home:
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Children count forward in fixed intervals (e.g., 5–10–15–20…)
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Compare different skip-counting sequences
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Connect skip counting to multiplication tables
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Suitable for individual work or small-group math activities
