Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s: 10 Awesome Activities

What is Skip Counting?

Skip counting is simply counting forwards or backwards by a number other than one. It is also known as counting in 2s, 5s, 10s, etc. If you're bored of the same old skip counting worksheets, why not shake things up and download your free counting in tens bingo dabber mazes now!

Why Teach Skip Counting?

Skip counting is a great strategy for counting larger groups of objects. It is a far more efficient way of counting how many sweets are in a bag for example. Skip counting helps children with calculation fluency and forms the basis of multiplication and division.

How Do I Teach Skip Counting?

Explain that when counting in groups of 2, 5, 10, etc. we keep adding the same number each time to the previous number. So far we have been used to adding just one each time when we count but now we are adding a greater amount. Practice skip counting using pairs of gloves, money, boxes of pencils or groups of children! It also comes in handy for telling the time, for example, counting 5 minute intervals on a clock.

Which Activities Can I Use to Teach Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s?

Flash cards are a good introduction to skip counting. Children can get used to the number sequences by placing the flash cards in the correct order. They can also be used as an eye-catching display!

Picture puzzles are a lovely hands-on way for children to develop their skip counting skills. They also have the added benefit of allowing children to self-check their work and gain immediate feedback!

Practice and review counting in 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s with these skip counting number posters. Quickly learn to count in sequence with these fun visuals. Ideal for displays or as a visual skip counting aid to use with groups or individuals.

Clip cards are a really engaging way to work on counting in 2s, 5s and 10s. Children should look at the sequence, work out the missing number and then clip a peg onto the correct answer.

If you are looking for some physical evidence to demonstrate that a child understands the concept of skip counting, then these cut-and-stick activities are perfect! They can also be used for assessment purposes.

Practise and review counting in 2s, 5s, 10s with these FUN racing car mazes!  Children will love using a bingo dabber or crayon to follow the skip-counting sequences.  Hands-on learning for your maths provision or intervention groups - answer keys included!

Teach your class to count in 2s, 5s and 10s with this fun driving activity! Children should place the cards in the correct order and then move their toy car along the road, counting in sequence. They’ll learn to skip count in no time!

9 pages included. Road mats are provided in colour. Simply print, laminate and cut along the dotted lines.

Practise and review counting in tens with these maths guided reading books. Your class will read each question and then work out the answer by counting the objects in groups of ten. The perfect activity for your maths lessons! Simply follow the instructions for how to put the books together and you’re ready to go!

Your class will use counting in 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s to work out different amounts. Children will use skip counting to count the groups of 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins shown in the piggy banks. Fun learning for your continuous provision, maths or intervention groups.

Teach your class to count in 2s, 5s and 10s with this jumping frog activity! Children should place the cards in order and then use a toy frog to hop along the lily pads, counting sequentially. They’ll learn to skip count in no time!

Mats are provided in colour. Simply print, laminate and cut along the dotted lines.

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