NumIO learning activity
Jump through the board in groups of five
Skip Count by 5 helps children connect spoken counting with the rows and columns on a 1–100 number board.
Learning goal
Build fluency with groups of five and notice how each jump changes the board position.
How to play
Read the starting clue, count five more, and select the next highlighted number. Keep checking the row and column.
Classroom idea
Invite learners to clap once for each jump and then describe whether the number moved across a row or into a new row.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Skip Count by 5” practise?
In “Skip Count by 5”, learners build fluency with groups of five and notice how each jump changes the board position.
What is the difference between practice and speed run in “Skip Count by 5”?
Practice gives five untimed questions. Speed run adds a timer that gets shorter with each correct answer, ends when wrong answers or timeouts use up three lives, and lets you post your score to this activity’s ranking with a nickname.
Is “Skip Count by 5” free, and do I need an account?
Yes, it is free and there is no account or sign-up. Practice completions and speed run bests are saved in this browser; a nickname is only needed if you choose to post a speed run score to the ranking.