Chicken to the Egg

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a series of circles representing eggs in a path leading to a drawing of a chicken, with some circles containing numbers. The numbers are part of a sequence that increases by four, and some of the eggs have been left blank for the student to fill in. The goal is to count by fours and write the correct missing numbers in the sequence to help the chicken find her eggs. It provides a creative and engaging context for the mathematical concept of skip counting.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to count by fours, which is an essential skill for understanding multiplication and number patterns. It helps students to recognize and complete sequences, improving their ability to predict and continue patterns. The activity also promotes logical reasoning as students must determine both the preceding and succeeding numbers in the sequence. Moreover, the fun theme of helping the chicken adds a narrative element that can make the learning process more enjoyable for young learners.