The concept of even and odd is one of those math topics that I know, but I don’t know how I know it, you know? I know that 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are odd numbers and I know that 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 are even numbers, but I have no recollection of how that concept was taught to me in the beginning.
So when it was time to teach even and odd for second grade, I was at a bit of a loss with my kids.
That’s just one more reason why I’m so thankful to be homeschooling. It helps me “re-learn” some things that I just know so that I can explain them to my kids and others.
Check out how we learned about even and odd numbers and grab a fun fall-themed learning resource to help you work on this concept with your kids!
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Leaves Even and Odd for Second Grade
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This product includes three separate leaf-themed even and odd practice worksheets.
Each worksheet includes a group of leaves arranged in an array. That way, kids can draw lines to pair up each set.
Then they can count the total of leaves and write the number, as well as whether the number is even or odd. (Hint: If a group of leaves has an extra leaf that doesn’t have a match, then it’s an odd number!)
A full answer key is also provided.
So, if you like, you can print the answer keys for kids to check their own progress!
How to Use Leaf Even and Odd Practice Printables
One of the simplest ways to talk about even and odd numbers with kids is to teach them the concept of “pairs”. If they can match up pairs of objects, then they can learn to recognize which groups contain even and odd amounts.
The first activity page has groups of leaves with dashed lines connecting the pairs. Kids can trace the lines to learn how to pair up objects.
If all of the objects have a partner, then the total number is even. If one doesn’t have a partner, then the number is odd. Simple!
On the following two pages, there are no dashed lines. So children can draw their own lines or skip the lines entirely if they’re ready.
After matching up pairs, they can answer how many objects in all and whether the number is even or odd.
Pooh loved this activity! And I think repeating it a couple of times will help him learn to memorize which numbers are even and which are odd.
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Colorful Leaves Fall Craft for “MY LEAF BOOK” from Sallie Borrink Learning
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I loved how you explained even/odd with partners. I’ll definitely be using that here in our home!
This is a fun printable!