Skip Counting Worksheet Generator
Tap a preset (by 2s, 5s, 10s, 3s, 5s backwards or mixed) or pick any step from 2 to 12, plus 25s and 100s. Each row gives a starting number and a few hints; kids fill in the blanks. Switch to missing numbers mode to scatter the blanks, then print with an optional answer key. Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Worked example: counting by 5s backwards from 50
A row on the Easy sheet looks like this:
50, 45, 40, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___
50 to 45 is 5 less, and 45 to 40 is 5 less again, so every blank is 5 less than the number before it. The answer row is:
50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15
Tip: the ones digit only ever shows 0 or 5, so a 2 or 8 in that spot means a slip.
Skip counting worksheet FAQ
Which number should my child skip count by first?
Start with 10s, then 5s, then 2s. Counting by 10s and 5s matches fingers, nickels and dimes, so most kindergarteners get there first. Move on to 3s and 4s in Grade 2, and 6s through 12s in Grade 3 as a lead-in to times tables.
How do I teach counting backwards by 5s?
Have your child say the forward row out loud first (5, 10, 15, 20), then read it from the end. Each step back takes away 5, so the ones digit flips between 0 and 5: 50, 45, 40, 35. Tap "By 5s backwards" for a ready-made sheet.
What is the missing numbers mode?
Each row keeps its first number and a few others, and the blanks land in different spots on every row. Kids have to work both forwards and backwards from the numbers they can see, instead of just continuing a pattern.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Tick "Include an answer key on a second page" and the key prints after the worksheet with every blank filled in, for the same sequences.
Is it free to print?
Yes. Print as many skip counting worksheets as you like. Click "New sequences" for a fresh set of starting numbers each time.