Groups of Elephants

Worksheet Description

This worksheet invites students to engage in a counting activity using illustrations of elephants. The primary task is to count the number of elephants present on the page by threes and record the total in the provided box. After completing the counting task, the worksheet encourages further interaction by asking the students to color each group of elephants a different color. This not only makes the activity more engaging but also allows for the incorporation of a coloring task which can help in distinguishing between the counted groups.

The goal of the worksheet is to teach students the concept of skip counting by threes, which is an important mathematical skill that forms the basis for understanding multiplication and division. By counting the elephants in increments of three, students improve their ability to recognize patterns and sequences in numbers. The coloring aspect not only makes the counting process more visual and enjoyable but also reinforces the grouping concept inherent in skip counting. Additionally, this activity can help in developing fine motor skills through coloring and can provide a creative break after the focused task of counting.