Skip Counting by 6s Song

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Skip Counting by 6s Song by http://www.guruparents.com.

This skip counting by 6s song gives children an introduction to skip counting and to their 6 times tables. Skip counting helps kids come to grips with the concept of multiplication and kickstarts the process of memorization of, in this case, their 6 times tables.

This counting video is suitable for children of all ages but is especially aimed at children in in second grade through fourth grade. The beat starts slowly as we count by 6 to 60 and it then gets faster and faster. This is done to increase children's number familiarity and help them develop an instant recall of the numbers involved in skip counting by six.

How well can you multiply by six? Many adults learned the easier multiplication tables thoroughly and with great enthusiasm, but began to lose a bit of interest by about the time the 6 times table came around. So now might be a good time to show some energy and passion about math with your child and really help them master this phase of their numerical development.
The images presented change with each verse of the song:

- The first time we count by 6 to 60 and each numeral comes on screen as it is said.
- Next, the written words for each number appear, ie six, twelve, eighteen, twenty-four, thirty, thirty-six, forty-two, forty-eight, fifty-four and sixty. Some children struggle with numbers as words so the sooner they become familiar with the words and their spelling, the better -- especially given that many mathematical problems are presented as number sentences.
- Over the next three verses the words appear again in a different format and then the numerals in two different formats.
- For the final verse, the music reverts to its original slower speed and the numerals are displayed as in the first verse.

We also hope you and your child have fun trying to keep up with the music as it gets faster and faster!

One of the hallmarks of students who go on to be excellent at mathematics is a total mastery of multiplication of all numbers up until twelve. Have fun with this song and before you know it your child will be ready for a bit of friendly competition -- why not each quiz each other with random questions involving multiplication by six and see who comes out on top?

Lyrics:

6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
54
60

Repeat five times!