Skip Counting Game
A free skip counting game with hops along a number line. Students say what comes next, find the missing number, or count backwards – by 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s, 25s or 100s.
Start from zero for beginners, or from any number for a challenge (like counting by 10s from 37).
How to use it in class
- Pick a mode. What comes next, missing number, or count back.
- Count by. Choose one step, or Mixed.
- Start. From 0, or from any number.
- Answer. Pick from four choices. The hops show each step.
Classroom ideas
Chant first
Count aloud by 5s together, then play.
Money link
Counting by 5s, 10s and 25s helps with counting nickels, dimes and quarters.
Hundreds chart
Show the same pattern on the Interactive Hundreds Chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is skip counting?
Counting forward or back by the same number each time, like 5, 10, 15, 20.
What grade is it for?
Mostly 1st and 2nd grade; counting by 3s and 4s helps with 3rd-grade multiplication.
Can it count backwards?
Yes.
Is it free?
Yes.