Number Hop

In Number Hop topic, Pre K students will learn to move through numbers in order and practice counting forward and backward. Children learn that each hop changes the number by one step. They practice starting at a number and finding the next number. They also practice simple hops like one more and one less. This topic builds number order and early mental math skills.

What Children Learn

Children learn to count forward from 1 to 10 and backward from 10 to 1 with support. They practice one more and one less using small numbers. Children learn to start at a number and hop to the next number without skipping. They practice listening to a direction and choosing the correct number. They learn that counting backward is still in order, just in the other direction. This topic builds strong number sense for later addition and subtraction.

Sample Questions Children Practice

1. If you start at 4 and hop one more, what number do you land on

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

2. Fill in the blank: One less than 7 is ___

3. If you start at 9 and hop one less, what number do you land on

A. 7

B. 8

C. 9

D. 10

4. Fill in the blank: 5, 6, 7, ___. What number comes next

5. Thinking question: If you keep hopping one more, do numbers get bigger or smaller

Why This Topic Matters

Number hopping helps children understand one more and one less. This is a key idea for addition and subtraction later. It strengthens number order and listening skills. Children practice thinking quickly but carefully. It also builds confidence with counting forward and backward. These skills support early mental math and classroom success.