teaching resource

Skip Counting Puzzles

Updated: 01 Dec 2024

Practise skip counting and identifying multiples of numbers with printable skip counting puzzles for kids.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 1 - 4

Curriculum

VC2M1N01

Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 120 using physical and virtual materials, numerals, number lines and charts <ul> <li>reading, writing and naming numerals and ordering two-digit numbers from zero to at least 120, using patterns within the natural number system, including numbers that look and sound similar, for example, 16, 60, 61 and 66</li> <li>using number tracks or positioning a set of numbered cards in the correct order and relative location by pegging them on an empty number line</li> <li>using hundreds charts to build understanding and fluency with numbers; for example, collaboratively building a hundreds chart using cards numbered from zero to 99, or colour-coding the count of tens in a hundreds chart using one colour to represent the number of tens and another to represent the number of ones</li> <li>recognising that numbers are used in all languages and cultures but may be represented differently in words and symbols (for example, through kanji numbers in Japanese and characters in Chinese) and that there are alternative numeration systems (for example, using special characters for 10 and 100 and other multiples of 10 in Japanese and Chinese numeration)</li> </ul>
VC2M1N03

Quantify sets of objects, to at least 120, by partitioning collections into equal groups using number knowledge and skip counting <ul> <li>counting a large collection of items using groups of fives or tens and skip counting to work out how many there are, and recording the amount and connecting the digits in the number to the grouped materials when using groups of 10</li> <li>counting collections of objects, such as pencils or images of birds in a tree, by grouping them in tens to enable efficient counting, and connecting the digits in the number to the groups of tens and ones</li> <li>counting a large collection of Australian $1 coins by stacking them in piles of 10, skip counting in tens and including any leftover coins to determine the total value</li> </ul>
VC2M1A01

Recognise, continue and create pattern sequences, with numbers, symbols, shapes and objects including Australian coins, formed by skip counting, initially by twos, fives and tens <ul> <li>using number charts, songs, rhymes and stories to establish skip counting sequences of twos, fives and tens</li> <li>using shapes and objects to represent a growing pattern formed by skip counting; for example, using blocks or beads to represent the growing patterns 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 … and 5, 10, 15, 20 …</li> <li>recognising the patterns in sequences formed by skip counting; for example, recognising that skip counting in fives starting from zero always results in either a 5 or zero as the final digit</li> <li>counting by twos, fives or tens to determine how much money is in a collection of coins or notes of the same denomination, for example, 5-cent, 10-cent and $2 coins or $5 and $10 notes</li> <li>using different variations of the popular Korean counting game Sam-yuk-gu for generating skip counting pattern sequences</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Skip Counting Puzzles

Updated: 01 Dec 2024

Practise skip counting and identifying multiples of numbers with printable skip counting puzzles for kids.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 1 - 4

Practise skip counting and identifying multiples of numbers with printable skip counting puzzles for kids.

Improve Number Sense with Printable Skip Counting Puzzles for Kids

Make maths practise more fun with this engaging set of Skip Counting Puzzles! Designed to reinforce skip counting and identifying multiples, these puzzles offer a hands-on approach to building number fluency, multiplication fact mastery, and problem-solving skills.

What’s Included in the Skip Counting Puzzle Set?

This resource includes 10 puzzles featuring colourful, kid-friendly designs covering a variety of skip-counting sequences. It is designed to give students a fun way to practise skip counting by 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, and 100s.

Each puzzle is carefully crafted to help students recognise number patterns and remember number sequences in a fun, interactive way.

Prepare and Use Your Skip Counting Math Puzzles

Preparing your skip-counting maths puzzles is a breeze! Follow the instructions below to prepare your skip-counting puzzles for use in the classroom.

Print the puzzles on cardstock and laminate them for added durability.
Cut each puzzle into strips for students to reassemble.
Hand out or place puzzles in a math center, use them in a small group, or you can reserve them for fast finishers during independent work time.
Challenge students to arrange the pieces correctly based on the skip counting sequence or multiples.

Download and Print!

This resource is available as a printable PDF resource file and an editable Google Slides download. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

More Ways To Practice Skip-Counting in The Classroom

Are you looking for more ways to practise skip-counting in the classroom? We can help! Before you go, make sure you check out these printable skip-counting worksheets, games, and puzzles.

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Curriculum

VC2M1N01

Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 120 using physical and virtual materials, numerals, number lines and charts <ul> <li>reading, writing and naming numerals and ordering two-digit numbers from zero to at least 120, using patterns within the natural number system, including numbers that look and sound similar, for example, 16, 60, 61 and 66</li> <li>using number tracks or positioning a set of numbered cards in the correct order and relative location by pegging them on an empty number line</li> <li>using hundreds charts to build understanding and fluency with numbers; for example, collaboratively building a hundreds chart using cards numbered from zero to 99, or colour-coding the count of tens in a hundreds chart using one colour to represent the number of tens and another to represent the number of ones</li> <li>recognising that numbers are used in all languages and cultures but may be represented differently in words and symbols (for example, through kanji numbers in Japanese and characters in Chinese) and that there are alternative numeration systems (for example, using special characters for 10 and 100 and other multiples of 10 in Japanese and Chinese numeration)</li> </ul>
VC2M1N03

Quantify sets of objects, to at least 120, by partitioning collections into equal groups using number knowledge and skip counting <ul> <li>counting a large collection of items using groups of fives or tens and skip counting to work out how many there are, and recording the amount and connecting the digits in the number to the grouped materials when using groups of 10</li> <li>counting collections of objects, such as pencils or images of birds in a tree, by grouping them in tens to enable efficient counting, and connecting the digits in the number to the groups of tens and ones</li> <li>counting a large collection of Australian $1 coins by stacking them in piles of 10, skip counting in tens and including any leftover coins to determine the total value</li> </ul>
VC2M1A01

Recognise, continue and create pattern sequences, with numbers, symbols, shapes and objects including Australian coins, formed by skip counting, initially by twos, fives and tens <ul> <li>using number charts, songs, rhymes and stories to establish skip counting sequences of twos, fives and tens</li> <li>using shapes and objects to represent a growing pattern formed by skip counting; for example, using blocks or beads to represent the growing patterns 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 … and 5, 10, 15, 20 …</li> <li>recognising the patterns in sequences formed by skip counting; for example, recognising that skip counting in fives starting from zero always results in either a 5 or zero as the final digit</li> <li>counting by twos, fives or tens to determine how much money is in a collection of coins or notes of the same denomination, for example, 5-cent, 10-cent and $2 coins or $5 and $10 notes</li> <li>using different variations of the popular Korean counting game Sam-yuk-gu for generating skip counting pattern sequences</li> </ul>

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