5s Ball Maze

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a playful activity where students help a character navigate a path to a soccer ball by skip counting by fives. The path is outlined by circles connected like a board game, with some circles containing numbers and others left blank, awaiting the correct sequential numbers. Starting at ‘5’, students must discern the correct multiples of five that continue the sequence up to ’95’. The goal is to fill in the blanks correctly to help the character reach the ball, blending counting practice with a sense of adventure.

The worksheet is crafted to teach students the concept of skip counting by fives, which is an essential skill in early mathematics education. It encourages students to understand and recognize the pattern of numbers when counting in increments of five. This type of counting is a stepping stone to mastering multiplication and division as it helps in quickly calculating equal groups of numbers. Moreover, the worksheet aims to develop students’ problem-solving skills as they figure out which numbers will complete the sequence and achieve the end goal.