Skip Count by 2s, 5s and 10s Through Movement

Skip counting is an essential number pattern skill that supports number sense and prepares students for later multiplication. In Year 1, students are expected to recognise and extend patterns created when counting by twos, fives and tens, and to describe how these patterns work.

This skip count by 2s, 5s and 10s resource includes a set of task cards that combine number pattern learning with student movement. Each task card prompts students to physically model, continue or create skip counting patterns using numbers, helping them connect movement with mathematical thinking.

This resource is a strong addition to Year 1 classrooms because it:

• Supports students who learn best through movement and talk
• Encourages engagement while staying focused on number patterns
• Provides a practical alternative to desk‑based practice

Designed with real classrooms in mind, the task cards are easy to implement and require minimal preparation.

Skip Counting Activities for Flexible Classroom Use

These skip counting activities can be used in a range of creative and purposeful ways, making them a versatile resource for your maths block.

Teachers might use this resource:

• As a whole‑class warm‑up, combining movement with skip counting practice
• During maths rotations, with students completing task cards in small groups
• As a movement break, reinforcing skip counting while getting students active

The movement‑based design helps keep students engaged while strengthening their understanding of skip counting patterns.

Skip Counting Practice: Download and Get Started

This skip counting practice resource is available as a print‑ready PDF and an editable Google Slides file. Simply download the resource and choose the format that best suits your classroom setup. (Please note you will be prompted to make your own copy of the Google Slides.)

The flexible format allows the task cards to be used in both hands‑on and digital learning environments.

The Skip Counting Fun Doesn’t Stop Here!

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