{"id":73331,"date":"2024-12-03T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/?p=73331"},"modified":"2026-06-11T04:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T09:18:40","slug":"free-gingerbread-skip-counting-mats-2-to-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/free-gingerbread-skip-counting-mats-2-to-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Add skip counting to your learning holiday with free Gingerbread Skip Counting mats.<\/p>\n<p>Kids can work on skip counting 12 times with numbers 2 to 12. These are great for kids just starting on skip counting and those using skip counting to work on multiplication.<\/p>\n<p>Each skip counting mat has 12 gingerbread men with the numbers that skip count by the number on the mat. A skip an easy math center to use with kids. The gingerbread skip counting mats are great for kids in first grade, second grade, and third grade.<\/p>\n<p>The Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats Printables is part of the <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/5-days-of-free-gingerbread-man-printables\/\">5 days of Free Gingerbread Man Printables<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/12-2024\/gingerbread-skip-countint-mats.jpg\" alt=\"Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 - you have 11 skip counting mats. With a skip counting mat for each number, 2 to 12, that skip counts 12 times on each mat. A great winter theme for math - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The Gingerbread Skip Counting Mat Printable is a great addition to the <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/gingerbread-man-activities-printables\/\">gingerbread printables<\/a> and <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/skip-counting-printables-activities\/\">skip counting printables<\/a> on the site.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Skip Counting?<\/h2>\n<p>Skip counting is working on adding the same number over and over. You have a pattern of adding or counting.<\/p>\n<p>So if you skip counting by 2s, you have a pattern like 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and so forth. These patterns can be repeated for many numbers.<\/p>\n<p>The most often used numbers are 2 through 12. And that is what these printables focus on: numbers 2 through 12 and skip counting.<\/p>\n<h2>Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12<\/h2>\n<p>You have 11 gingerbread skip counting mats. Each mat skip counting 12 times for each numbers. The Gingerbread man on the cookie sheet each have a number. Kids will learn to find the skip counting numbers and cover them as they find them.<\/p>\n<p>You have 11 skip counting mats. You have skip counting by 2, skip counting by 3, skip counting by 4, skip counting by 5, skip counting by 6, skip counting by 7, skip counting by 8, skip counting by 9, skip counting by 10, skip counting by 11, and skip counting by 12. <\/p>\n<p>The gingerbread skip counting mats are great for kids in first grade (ages 6 to 7), second grade (ages 7 to 8), and third grade (ages 8 to 9).<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/12-2024\/gingerbread-skip-countint-mats1.jpg\" alt=\"Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 - you have 11 skip counting mats. With a skip counting mat for each number, 2 to 12, that skip counts 12 times on each mat. A great winter theme for math - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\">Click here to subscribe to the newsletter and get the current password to get access to this printable.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Things to use with the Gingerbread Skip Counting Mat Printable<\/h2>\n<p><em>We have included links to some of the products and resources we have used with this activity. If you purchase via the links we may earn a <a href=\"\/page\/privacy-policy\">small commission<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Brother-MFC-L3720CDW-Wireless-Subscription-Replenishment\/dp\/B0CFCZWPFD?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=b4df5d502cade0e8d6b11cc3f0b5a77c&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">printer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Neenah-Cardstock-Heavy-Weight-Brightness-91437\/dp\/B07D4YF3K4?crid=KUUMADDTZGQQ&#038;keywords=B07D4YF3K4&#038;qid=1645438532&#038;sprefix=b07d4yf3k4%2Caps%2C61&#038;sr=8-1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=f3b8a33b897ecf8e25ec52a115c87a81&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">white cardstock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotch-Laminator-Technology-Automatically-TL906\/dp\/B00CLV8ZIU?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=ba791661e0aa01121802824957e61c9f&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">laminator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CYS-EXCEL-Gemstone-Multiple-Decorative\/dp\/B08CX4ZHTM?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=215cb868cec6c3293d02205e2e884198&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\">clear glass gems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/free-skip-counting-bookmarks\/\">skip counting bookmarks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ways to Use the Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 Printable<\/h2>\n<h3>Preparing the Skip Counting Mats<\/h3>\n<p>If you are going to use the Gingerbread skip counting mats a lot, then you will want to print them on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Neenah-Cardstock-Heavy-Weight-Brightness-91437\/dp\/B07D4YF3K4?crid=KUUMADDTZGQQ&#038;keywords=B07D4YF3K4&#038;qid=1645438532&#038;sprefix=b07d4yf3k4%2Caps%2C61&#038;sr=8-1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=f3b8a33b897ecf8e25ec52a115c87a81&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">cardstock<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotch-Laminator-Technology-Automatically-TL906\/dp\/B00CLV8ZIU?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=ba791661e0aa01121802824957e61c9f&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">laminate<\/a> them. This will help the skip counting mats last longer.<\/p>\n<p>You can also put the skip counting mats in a binder in sheet protectors and let kids flip through them for learning.<\/p>\n<h3>Setting up a Skip Counting Center<\/h3>\n<p>You can see below how simple it is to set up a skip counting center gingerbread skip counting mats. You are going to use the skip counting bookmarks and the clear glass gems. The skip counting bookmarks are a help for kids who struggle with skip counting. You can give  them just the bookmark for the set they are learning.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a lot to use the skip counting mats.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/12-2024\/gingerbread-skip-countint-mats2.jpg\" alt=\"Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 - you have 11 skip counting mats. With a skip counting mat for each number, 2 to 12, that skip counts 12 times on each mat. A great winter theme for math - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Skip Counting &#038; Covering the Numbers<\/h3>\n<p>You can see below the covering of the skip counting numbers with the glass gems. You could have them start at the beginning number of the mat and then work to the last number. <\/p>\n<p>Or reverse it and work from the biggest number to the starting number. These mats are great for seeing all the numbers together.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/12-2024\/gingerbread-skip-countint-mats3.jpg\" alt=\"Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 - you have 11 skip counting mats. With a skip counting mat for each number, 2 to 12, that skip counts 12 times on each mat. A great winter theme for math - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Using the Skip Counting Mats to Help with Multiplication<\/h3>\n<p>I love that skip counting mats can work right into other math skills. You are going to see two ways to use the skip counting mats with multiplication.<\/p>\n<p>You can start with the skip counting mat and a 12-sided die. Then have kids roll the dice, Then cover the answer on the gingerbread man. You can do this for each of the mats. You can have them roll until all the number are covered. Or play so that if they roll the number again they have to take the clear counter off that number.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/12-2024\/gingerbread-skip-countint-mats4.jpg\" alt=\"Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 - you have 11 skip counting mats. With a skip counting mat for each number, 2 to 12, that skip counts 12 times on each mat. A great winter theme for math - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<p>You can skip the dice and go right to <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/free-multiplication-flashcards-printable-with-answers\/\">multiplication flashcards<\/a>. Solve the equation and then cover the answer on the gingerbread cookies. A fun way to work on skip counting.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/12-2024\/gingerbread-skip-countint-mats5.jpg\" alt=\"Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 - you have 11 skip counting mats. With a skip counting mat for each number, 2 to 12, that skip counts 12 times on each mat. A great winter theme for math - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>More Gingerbread Skip Counting Printables<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for more skip counting printables. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Gingerbread-Skip-Counting-Set-1-Sale-12627424\">Gingerbread Skip Count Set<\/a>. It has skip counting puzzles, skip counting worksheets, skip counting mats and skip counting number lines bookmarks!<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/12-2024\/gingerbread-skip-counting-pack-puzzles.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Skip Counting Set - Skip Counting 2 to 12 - working on skip counting with puzzles, skip counting worksheets, skip counting matching cards, skip counting mats - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Gingerbread Skip Counting Set Selling Set<\/h2>\n<p>Gingerbread set with gingerbread no-prep worksheets, gingerbread skip counting mats, gingerbread skip counting 10 piece puzzles, and gingerbread task cards to work on skip counting from 2 to 12.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><a>Click here to buy the Gingerbread Skip Counting Set at Teachers Pay Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Gingerbread-Skip-Counting-Set-1-Sale-12627424\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/printables\/math\/gingerbreadskipcountingset.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Skip Counting Set - with no-prep gingerbread worksheets, gingerbread skip counting mats, gingerbread skip counting 10 piece puzzles, and gingerbread task cards to work on skip counting from 2 to 12 - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>What you will find in the Gingerbread Skip Counting Set <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Gingerbread Skip Counting from 2 to 12<\/li>\n<li>Gingerbread Skip Counting Worksheets 2 to 12<\/li>\n<li>Gingerbread Skip Puzzles 10 piece puzzles for 2 to 12<\/li>\n<li>Gingerbread Skip Counting Shark Fin Mats 2 to 12<\/li>\n<li>Gingerbread Skip Counting Cards to use with Matching Skip Counting Task Cards<\/li>\n<li>Gingerbread Skip Counting Task Cards Recording Sheet<\/li>\n<li>Gingerbread Skip Counting Number Line Bookmarks<\/li>\n<li>Pages: 63<\/li>\n<li>Price: $4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Gingerbread-Skip-Counting-Set-1-Sale-12627424\">Click here to buy the Gingerbread Skip Counting Set at Teachers Pay Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Seasonal-Skip-Counting-Packs-7206109\">Click here to buy the Themed Skip Counting Set Bundle at Teachers Pay Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What you will find in the Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 Printable<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Gingerbread man theme skip counting printable<\/li>\n<li>You have the following skip Counting: skip counting by 2, skip counting by 3, skip counting by 4, skip counting by 5, skip counting by 6, skip counting by 7, skip counting by 8, skip counting by 9, skip counting by 10, skip counting by 11, and skip counting by 12<\/li>\n<li>Skip counting 12 times for each number<\/li>\n<li>11 pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/printables\/math\/gingerbreadskipcountingmats-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Free Gingerbread Skip Counting Mats 2 to 12 - you have 11 skip counting mats. With a skip counting mat for each number, 2 to 12, that skip counts 12 times on each mat. A great winter theme for math - 3Dinosaurs.com\"   \/><\/div>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\">Click here to subscribe to the newsletter and get the current password to get access to this printable.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>More Gingerbread Math for Kids<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/gingerbread-themed-skip-counting-cut-paste\/\">Gingerbread Themed Skip Counting Cut &#038; Paste<\/a> is a fun skip counting activity you can do with kids. You have four cut and paste worksheets to use with kids.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/no-prep-gingerbread-math-printables\/\">No-Prep Gingerbread Math Printables For Addition &#038; Subtraction <\/a> has 30 pages in each set for you to work on math. They are easy to just print and use. Each page has a mix of the math activities on the math worksheet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/printable\/gingerbread-man-ten-frame-activities\">Gingerbread Man Ten Frame Activities<\/a> has numbers from 1 to 20 with gingerbread ten frame cards, gingerbread worksheets and gingerbread easy reader books.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/free-gingerbread-counting-game-board-printable-numbers-1-to-10\/\">Gingerbread Counting Game Board<\/a> has counting from 1 to 10 with gingerbread men holding gumdrops that kids can count. A fun way to work on numerical numbers and number words.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all the fun <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/gingerbread-man-activities-printables\/\">Gingerbread Man Activities &#038; Printables <\/a> on 3 Dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/gingerbread-man-activities-printables\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/11-2024\/gingerbread-printables-activities-2024.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Man Activities &#038; Printables - 3Dinosaurs.com\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Cassie &#8211; 3Dinosaurs.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Add skip counting to your learning holiday with free Gingerbread Skip Counting mats. Kids can work on skip counting 12 times with numbers 2 to 12. These are great for kids just starting on skip counting and those using skip counting to work on multiplication. 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