Let’s look at the pattern.
We’re counting by 2’s — that means we add 2 each time.
The first row of leaves starts with 2.
So:
2 → next is 2 + 2 = 4
4 → next is 4 + 2 = 6
6 → next is 6 + 2 = 8
8 → next is 8 + 2 = 10
So the first row should be:
2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Now the second row ends with 20.
Since we’re counting by 2’s, we go backward from 20:
20 → before it is 20 - 2 = 18
18 → before it is 18 - 2 = 16
16 → before it is 16 - 2 = 14
14 → before it is 14 - 2 = 12
So the second row should be:
12, 14, 16, 18, 20
Let’s double-check the whole sequence:
From the number line: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 — yes, that’s correct.
Leaves fill in:
Top row (starting at 2): 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Bottom row (ending at 20): 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
All numbers are even and increase by 2 — perfect!
Final Answer:
Top row: 4, 6, 8, 10
Bottom row: 12, 14, 16, 18
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free skip counting by 2s worksheet.
