Skip Counting by 10s with Bottle Caps

We’ve been reviewing skip counting this summer to help get my youngest ready for 1st grade usually with simple ideas like this skip counting by 10s activity.

There’s a big emphasis on skip counting in the early elementary years. It sets the stage for many math concepts, so it’s important for kids to get really good at skip counting.

You can find out more about the importance of skip counting at this Math Homework 101 post.

We made up a simple set of manipulatives to help us with our skip counting with clean plastic bottle caps. Then, we were able to use them for a few activities to help us review skip counting by 10s.

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Set up is easy:

I’ve got a craft-supply hoarding problem (please tell me you have one too) and have a ton of caps from all the gallons of milk my girls drink. I used 10 lids to make our skip counting manipulatives.

I used a black Sharpie to write my 10’s on the inside of each lid. Easy peasy. The Sharpie will dry quickly and won’t rub off on your hands.