Skip Counting
Trace the 2s Pattern
Trace each number. These are the numbers we say when we skip count by 2s!
Skip Count by 2s to 20
Fill in the missing numbers. Count by 2s!
Count Pairs of Shoes
Each pair of shoes is 2. Skip count by 2s to find the total.
What Comes Next? (2s to 20)
We are counting by 2s. Circle the number that comes next.
2, 4, 6, 8, ?
10, 12, 14, ?
6, 8, 10, 12, ?
14, 16, 18, ?
Match the Skip Count (2s)
Draw a line to match each start number to the correct next number when counting by 2s.
Counting by 2s Pattern
Each row shows groups of 2. Draw the next objects to continue the pattern.
More Skip Counting by 2s (to 20)
Fill in all the missing numbers. Count by 2s!
Is It in the 2s Pattern?
When we count by 2s, we say 2, 4, 6, 8, 10... Circle YES or NO.
Is 7 in the 2s skip counting pattern?
Is 14 in the 2s skip counting pattern?
Is 11 in the 2s skip counting pattern?
Is 20 in the 2s skip counting pattern?
Trace 2s from 20 to 40
Trace these numbers. They are part of the skip count by 2s pattern!
Skip Count by 2s (20 to 40)
Fill in the missing numbers. Keep counting by 2s!
What Comes Next? (2s, 20–40)
We are counting by 2s. Circle what comes next.
22, 24, 26, ?
30, 32, 34, ?
26, 28, 30, 32, ?
36, 38, 40, ?
Count Groups of 2 Apples
Count by 2s to find the total number of apples.
Long 2s Sequence (2 to 40)
Fill in the missing numbers in this big skip count by 2s!
Trace the 5s Pattern
Trace each number. These are the numbers we say when we count by 5s!
Skip Count by 5s to 50
Fill in the missing numbers. Count by 5s!
What Comes Next? (5s to 50)
We are counting by 5s. Circle what comes next.
5, 10, 15, ?
20, 25, 30, ?
35, 40, 45, ?
10, 15, 20, 25, ?
Count the Coins by 5s
Each group has 5 coins. Skip count by 5s to find the total.
Match the 5s Count
Draw a line to match each number to the next number when counting by 5s.
Groups of 5 Pattern
Each row shows groups of 5. Draw the next objects to continue the pattern.
Is It in the 5s Pattern?
When we count by 5s we say 5, 10, 15, 20... Circle YES or NO.
Is 12 in the 5s skip counting pattern?
Is 35 in the 5s skip counting pattern?
Is 22 in the 5s skip counting pattern?
Is 50 in the 5s skip counting pattern?
More Skip Counting by 5s (to 50)
Fill in the missing numbers. Count by 5s!
Trace 5s from 50 to 100
Trace these bigger numbers in the 5s pattern!
Skip Count by 5s (50 to 100)
Fill in the missing numbers. Count by 5s past 50!
What Comes Next? (5s, 50–100)
We are counting by 5s. Circle what comes next.
55, 60, 65, ?
75, 80, 85, ?
80, 85, 90, 95, ?
60, 65, 70, ?
Count Big Groups by 5s
Each row has objects in groups of 5. Skip count to find the total.
Long 5s Sequence (5 to 100)
Fill in the missing numbers in this big skip count by 5s!
Trace the 10s Pattern
Trace each number. These are the numbers we say when we count by 10s!
Skip Count by 10s to 120
Fill in the missing numbers. Count by 10s!
What Comes Next? (10s to 120)
We are counting by 10s. Circle what comes next.
10, 20, 30, ?
50, 60, 70, ?
80, 90, 100, ?
100, 110, ?
Trace 10s from 70 to 120
Keep going! Trace these big 10s numbers.
Count Groups of 10 Fish
Each row has fish in groups of 10. Skip count by 10s to find the total.
Match the 10s Count
Draw a line to match each number to the next number when counting by 10s.
Is It in the 10s Pattern?
When we count by 10s we say 10, 20, 30, 40... Circle YES or NO.
Is 15 in the 10s skip counting pattern?
Is 80 in the 10s skip counting pattern?
Is 55 in the 10s skip counting pattern?
Is 120 in the 10s skip counting pattern?
More Skip Counting by 10s
Fill in the missing numbers. Count by 10s!
Sort Into Skip Count Families
Sort these numbers. Does each number appear when we count by 2s, 5s or 10s? Some might fit in more than one group!
Which Skip Count? (2s, 5s or 10s)
Circle which skip count pattern each number belongs to. Some numbers fit more than one!
30 is in the pattern for counting by...
14 is in the pattern for counting by...
25 is in the pattern for counting by...
60 is in the pattern for counting by...
Match the Skip Count Rule
Draw a line to match each counting sequence to the correct skip count rule.
Mixed Skip Counting
Look at the pattern and fill in the missing numbers. Think about which skip count it is!
Odd One Out — Skip Counting
One number does NOT belong in the skip counting pattern. Circle it!
Counting by 2s: 4, 6, 7, 8, 10
Counting by 5s: 10, 15, 18, 20, 25
Counting by 10s: 20, 30, 35, 40, 50
Counting by 2s: 12, 14, 16, 19, 20
What Is the Rule?
Look at each list of numbers. Write the skip counting rule (by 2s, by 5s, or by 10s).
6, 8, 10, 12, 14 — The rule is: count by ___
25, 30, 35, 40, 45 — The rule is: count by ___
50, 60, 70, 80, 90 — The rule is: count by ___
30, 32, 34, 36, 38 — The rule is: count by ___
Skip Count Object Patterns
Each row shows a skip counting pattern using objects. Draw the missing objects to continue it.
Skip Count From Different Starts (2s)
These patterns count by 2s but start at different numbers. Fill in the gaps!
Skip Count by 2s — Even or Odd Start?
Circle the correct answer.
When we start at 2 and count by 2s, the numbers are all...
When we start at 1 and count by 2s (1, 3, 5...), the numbers are all...
Which is an even number?
Which is an odd number?
Skip Count Jumps by 2
Each bond shows a number and a jump of 2. What do you land on?
Skip Count Jumps by 5
Each bond shows a number and a jump of 5. What do you land on?
Skip Count Jumps by 10
Each bond shows a number and a jump of 10. What do you land on?
Skip Count Backwards by 2s
Fill in the missing numbers. Count backwards by 2s!
Skip Count Backwards by 5s
Fill in the missing numbers. Count backwards by 5s!
Skip Count Backwards by 10s
Fill in the missing numbers. Count backwards by 10s!
Backwards Skip Count — What Comes Next?
We are counting backwards. Circle what comes next.
16, 14, 12, ?
45, 40, 35, ?
90, 80, 70, ?
30, 28, 26, ?
Mystery Skip Count — Find the Pattern
Work out which skip count is being used (2s, 5s or 10s), then fill in the gaps!
True or False — Skip Counting
Read each statement. Is it true or false? Circle your answer.
When we count by 2s, we always land on even numbers
When we count by 5s, the numbers always end in 0 or 5
When we count by 10s, the numbers always end in 0
15 is in the skip count by 2s pattern
Skip Count Challenge
Write out the full skip counting sequence. Fill in every number!
Count by 2s from 2 to 20: 2, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, 20
Count by 5s from 5 to 50: 5, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, 50
Count by 10s from 10 to 120: 10, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, 120
Sort: Count by 2s, 5s or 10s?
Sort each number sequence into the correct skip count group.
Skip Counting Word Problems
Read each problem. Use skip counting to find the answer!
A spider has 2 legs on each side. If there are 5 spiders, how many legs altogether? (Count by 2s five times, then double it — or just count by 10!)
You have 7 bags with 5 lollies in each bag. Count by 5s to find the total.
There are 4 rows of chairs with 10 chairs in each row. Count by 10s to find the total.
You put 2 socks in each drawer. You have 8 drawers. How many socks altogether?
Real Life Skip Counting
Circle the best way to count these things.
Counting pairs of shoes is best done by counting by...
Counting 5-cent coins is best done by counting by...
Counting bundles of 10 pencils is best done by counting by...
Counting eyes on people in a room is best done by counting by...
Count the Party Items
Use skip counting to count each row quickly!
Match Skip Count to Total
Draw a line to match each skip counting description to the correct total.
Draw and Skip Count
Draw the objects, then skip count to find the total.
Draw 5 groups of 2 stars. Skip count by 2s to find the total: ___
Draw 3 groups of 5 circles. Skip count by 5s to find the total: ___
Draw 4 groups of 10 dots. Skip count by 10s to find the total: ___
Skip Count on a Number Line (2s)
Imagine hopping along a number line by 2s. Fill in where you land!
Skip Count on a Number Line (5s)
Imagine hopping along a number line by 5s. Fill in where you land!
Skip Count on a Number Line (10s)
Imagine hopping along a number line by 10s. Fill in where you land!
Which Group Has More? (Skip Count to Check)
Count each group using skip counting. Circle the group that has more.
Which group has more? Use skip counting by 2s to check.
Which group has more? Use skip counting by 5s to check.
Which group has more? Use skip counting by 10s to check.
Skip Count Quiz
Show what you have learnt! Circle the correct answer.
What is the 5th number when counting by 2s?
What is the 4th number when counting by 5s?
What is the 6th number when counting by 10s?
Count by 5s: 75, 80, 85, ?
Skip Counting Riddles
Read each clue and write the answer.
I am counting by 2s. I said 12, then 14. What do I say next?
I am counting by 5s. I said 40, then 45. What did I say before 40?
I am counting by 10s backwards. I said 80, then 70. What do I say next?
I am counting by 2s backwards. I said 18, then 16. What number did I start from if I said 3 numbers before 18?
Ten Frames for Skip Counting
Each ten frame shows a group of 10. Count the frames by 10s!
Ten Frames — Count by 5s
Each ten frame is half filled (5 dots). Count by 5s to find the total!
Home Activity: Skip Count Objects
Practise skip counting with objects you find at home!
- 1Put your shoes in a line and count by 2s (each pair = 2).
- 2Use 5-cent coins and count by 5s to find the total.
- 3Count your fingers by 10s: 10, 20, 30... How far can you go?
- 4Skip count by 2s to 40 while jumping on the spot!
- 5Count the wheels on toy cars by 2s (each side has 2 wheels).
Home Activity: Skip Counting Songs & Games
Make skip counting fun with these activities!
- 1Sing a skip counting song! Count by 2s to 20 in a funny voice.
- 2Clap every time you say a number when counting by 5s to 100.
- 3Play 'Buzz': take turns counting — say 'buzz' on every 10th number (10, 20, 30...).
- 4Write skip counting numbers on the footpath with chalk and hop along them!
- 5Count stairs by 2s as you walk up and down.