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Coding for Kids · Lesson

Counting by Steps

Skip numbers.

Counting by Steps is a free Coding for Kids lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 3 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Coding for Kids learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.

Counting by Steps 🪜

What if we want to skip numbers? range has a third number called the step! 🦘

Count by Twos 2️⃣

range(0, 10, 2) jumps by 2: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8!

for i in range(0, 10, 2):
    print(i)

Count by Fives 🖐️

Skip by 5 for a quick count!

for i in range(0, 21, 5):
    print(i)

Odd Numbers 1️⃣

Start at 1 and step by 2 for odd numbers!

for i in range(1, 10, 2):
    print(i)

Big Steps 🦣

Use a big step to jump far.

for i in range(0, 100, 25):
    print(i)

Tens 🔟

Count by tens super fast!

for i in range(10, 51, 10):
    print(i)

Step in a List 📝

See all the skipped numbers as a list.

print(list(range(0, 12, 3)))

Threes ☘️

Count by threes from 3.

for i in range(3, 16, 3):
    print(i)

Even Stars ⭐

Use steps to make a fun pattern!

for i in range(2, 9, 2):
    print("*" * i)

Skip Count Cheer 📣

Skip counting is just like in math class!

for i in range(0, 16, 4):
    print(i)

Step Power 💡

The third number in range is the step, the size of each jump. Skip by any amount you like! 🦘

Quick Check ✅

Skip-count brain snack! 🍪

Step Star! 🌟

You added a step to range: range(start, stop, step). Now you can skip count by any number! 🦘🎉

Frequently asked questions

Is the “Counting by Steps” lesson free?

Yes — the full text of “Counting by Steps” is free to read here on the web, and the Coding for Kids course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Coding for Kids course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.

What will I learn in “Counting by Steps”?

Skip numbers. You practise Coding for Kids with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.

Do I need any experience to start Coding for Kids?

No prior experience is required. Coding for Kids on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 3 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.

How long does the “Counting by Steps” lesson take?

Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.

Can I write and run code in this Coding for Kids lesson?

Yes. Every Coding for Kids lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.

All lessons in this course

  1. The range Helper
  2. Counting Up
  3. Counting by Steps
  4. Counting Down
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