Get to Nest Puzzle

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a playful activity where students help a bird navigate a path back to its nest by following a sequence of numbers. The path is represented by a series of numbers laid out in a winding trail from the starting point to the finish, and it includes both correct and incorrect steps in the skip counting sequence. Students are instructed to follow the path by skip counting in fives up to fifty-five. To successfully complete the task, they must identify which numbers are part of the skip counting sequence and which are not, marking or coloring only the correct steps.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to skip count by fives, a fundamental mathematical skill that aids in the development of counting fluency and is a precursor to learning multiplication and division. It helps students to recognize numerical patterns and to differentiate between numbers that fit the pattern and those that do not. This activity encourages critical thinking as students decide which numbers belong to the skip counting sequence. Moreover, it provides a visual and interactive way to practice skip counting, making the learning experience more engaging.