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I Have, Who Has? - Skip Counting by 5s
1 2 Pre & Primary Essentials Games & Activities Mathematics Number & Place Value 8 Pages

I Have, Who Has? - Skip Counting by 5s

This skip counting game by 5s is a fun and fast-paced way to build fluency with number patterns. Students take turns reading their cards aloud in sequence, reinforcing their ability to count by fives to 75 in an engaging whole-class or small group format.


The resource includes:

  • A colour version to visually support number patterns
  • A black-and-white version for budget-friendly printing or student decorating


This game strengthens number fluency, turn-taking, and mathematical thinking in an easy-prep format.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to count collections of items (e.g. coins) and skip count by 5s or 10s to record how many in the collection.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to recall addition facts to 20 and apply to related subtraction facts using a range of strategies.
  • We are learning to count collections to 100 using place value groupings.
  • We are learning to count in ones, twos, fives and tens, to and from 100.
  • We are learning to use a range of mental and written strategies to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
  • We are learning to recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays.
  • We are learning to count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value.
  • We are learning to explore number sequences by twos, threes, fives and tens from any starting point.
  • We are learning to use a range of mental strategies to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.

Curriculum alignment

MA1-1WM old Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols MA1-2WM old Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems MA1-3WM old Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained MA1-4NA old Applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers MA1-6NA old Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division MA1-5NA old Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers MA1-FG-01 new Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems MA1-CSQ-01 new Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning
VCMNA107 Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies VCMNA108 Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays VCMNA114 Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction VCMNA111 Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value VCMNA086 Develop confidence with number sequences to and from 100 by ones from any starting point. Skip count by twos, fives and tens starting from zero VCMNA103 Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by twos, threes, fives and ten from any starting point, then moving to other sequences VCMNA088 Count collections to 100 by partitioning numbers using place value

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

Differentiation

Modifications

  • Use only half the deck for early learners
  • Laminate and use with dry-erase markers for added interaction
  • Allow students to colour B&W cards to personalise their set

Extensions

  • Pair with skip counting number lines or worksheets
  • Ask students to identify the next 5s number in the sequence
  • Have students create their own versions for different multiples

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