Count In Steps Of 2 — Interactive Lesson (KS1)

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A 23-slide interactive KS1 lesson counting in steps of 2, linking counting to doubles using shoes, wings and wheels.

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How many wings do three butterflies have altogether? This 23-slide interactive lesson teaches pupils to count forwards and backwards in steps of 2, building on their knowledge of doubles.

Counting in 2s for KS1 Maths

Pupils learn to count forwards and backwards in 2s, building on their knowledge of doubles, and explore counting in 2s using objects that naturally come in pairs. They count eggs and potatoes in twos, work out how many shoes or socks a given number of pairs makes, count 2p coins to find a total, and work out how many legs or wheels a group of nightingales or bicycles have altogether. A butterfly activity extends the pattern further, asking how many wings one, two and three butterflies have between them.

What’s Included

23-slide interactive lesson on skip counting in twos
Learning objectives linking skip counting to doubles
Counting activities with shoes, socks and 2p coins
Legs-and-wheels problems with nightingales and bicycles
A butterfly wings activity extending the pattern further

Key Benefits for Students

Builds fluent counting forwards and backwards in 2s
Connects skip counting in twos to the doubles facts pupils already know
Uses everyday pairs to make counting concrete
Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
A concise lesson that fits a single session
Self-marking questions support independent practice
Suits teaching, revision and homework
A dependable foundation before the 2 times table

Love this? You’ll love…

A dependable addition to a KS1 number topic, giving pupils confident, hands-on skip-counting practice that builds directly on their knowledge of doubles. This groundwork feeds directly into the 2 times table.

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FAQs

What year group is this for?
KS1 — Years 1–2 (ages 5–7).

Does it link skip counting to doubles?
Yes — throughout the lesson.

Is it self-marking?
Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.

Year Groups	Year 1–2
Resource Type	🎓 Interactive Lesson & Activities
Format	Digital Only
Curriculum	England & Wales — KS1 (Years 1–2)
Added	4 March 2026