Skip counting by 2s chart
Every second number shaded — the even numbers painted straight down the chart.
How to print it
- Open the print view. Press Print for a clean print-ready view, or download the PDF or PNG below the chart.
- Fit to page. In the print dialog choose “Fit to page” — the chart is laid out for US Letter and scales cleanly onto A4.
- Copy freely. Print or photocopy as many as you need for home, classroom or tutoring use. It is free, with no sign-up.
About the skip counting by 2s chart
Shade the multiples of 2 on a hundreds chart and five perfect stripes appear: the even numbers, ending 2-4-6-8-0 forever. That visual is the whole lesson — skip counting isn’t a chant, it’s a structure. Count along the shaded cells aloud, then cover the chart and keep going. This is also the 2 times table wearing its counting clothes.
Frequently asked questions
What pattern does counting by 2s make?
Vertical stripes — every number ending in 2, 4, 6, 8 or 0. Once a child sees the stripes, even numbers stop needing thought.
How does this connect to multiplication?
The shaded numbers are the 2 times table in order: the 4th shaded cell is 2 × 4. Skip counting is multiplication’s on-ramp.
Is it free?
Yes — print and copy freely, no sign-up.