Counting in Twos

Counting in Twos

Counting in Twos for IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics (ages 6–7): learners work on skip counting in twos: 2, 4, 6, 8…, spotting the pattern in even numbers and counting pairs of objects.

Counting in Twos in IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics

This page collects Counting in Twos resources for IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics, within Counting. Learners at this emerging stage work on skip counting in twos: 2, 4, 6, 8…, spotting the pattern in even numbers and counting pairs of objects.

PYP learning is inquiry-based: children explore ideas through questions, play and real-life examples, so worksheets and games here are designed to be short, clear and encouraging.

What learners practise

  • Skip counting in twos: 2, 4, 6, 8…
  • Spotting the pattern in even numbers
  • Counting pairs of objects
  • Filling in missing numbers when counting by twos

For students

Work through the worksheets and interactive activities at your own pace. Check your answers, then redo anything that felt tricky and explain each answer in your own words.

For parents

Sit with your child for the first few questions and ask “how do you know?”. Praise effort and keep sessions short.

For teachers

Use counting in twos activities as a starter, homework or retrieval practice, and mix free and premium resources to differentiate.

Study tip

When you get a question wrong, redo it a day later without looking at the solution. If you can do it cold, the idea has stuck.

Quick answers

Who is the Counting in Twos page for?

It is for IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics learners, typically aged 6–7, and for the parents and teachers who support them.

Are counting in twos resources free?

Many are. Each resource shows a clear Free or price label, so you can start with the free ones and add premium resources when you need more practice.

How should I use these resources?

Pick one resource, complete it without help first, then check and correct. Repeating this little and often is more effective than one long session.

Keep exploring

Counting

Interactive tools (1)