- Counting to 20: We practiced counting from 1 to 20 every day.
- Number Recognition: We learned to identify and write numbers up to 20.
- Simple Patterns: We recognised and created basic patterns using shapes and colours.
Learning to Skip Count
Once comfortable with these basic skills students are able to move on to skip counting. Skip counting is all about jumping over some numbers instead of counting one to one by pointing with a finger.
How We Learned
- 100’s Board: The teacher modeling on a 100’s board to skip count by two’s noticing a pattern with even numbers.
- Counting Pairs of Socks: Grouping socks into pairs and counting them by twos.
Counting Five Fingers: Practicing making sets of five using fingers to skip count in fives.
Using the 100’s board was so cool! I saw a pattern with the even numbers.
I liked counting pairs of socks. It made counting by two easy and fun!
Skip counting is faster than counting all of the numbers.
Counting by fives on our fingers was great. I can do it fast now!
To reinforce skip counting, every student undertook the following activities:
- Number Line Hops: Hop along a giant number line on the floor while skip counting in twos.
- Singing Songs: Sing songs to remember the skip counting sequences.
- Games and Puzzles: Play matching games and complete puzzles with skip counting patterns.
Since embarking on my teaching journey in 2017, I've found profound joy in shaping young minds, guiding them to explore their interests and embrace their curiosity. As a teacher, I've had the privilege of witnessing the spark of discovery ignite within my students, and it's a feeling that never loses its magic.
Balancing my role as an educator with being a wife and mother to two wonderful children has been a rewarding challenge. When I'm not in the classroom, I cherish the moments spent walking my dog, finding solace in the simple rhythm of nature. However, it's the quality time spent with my family that truly rejuvenates me, particularly during our visits to my husband's family in Israel. These journeys have not only enriched our cultural understanding but have also provided us with lasting memories.
My teaching philosophy revolves around nurturing children's innate curiosity. I strongly believe that by encouraging their interests and supporting their questions, we foster a love for learning that transcends the classroom. It's remarkable to witness their eyes light up as they uncover new ideas and concepts.
In essence, teaching isn't just my profession – it's my passion. Guiding children towards realising their potential and fostering their inquisitiveness brings a deep sense of fulfilment. As I continue on this journey, I look forward to many more years of inspiring young minds and creating a positive impact that extends far beyond the classroom walls.
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