Give your students a fun and engaging way to build number fluency with the Skip Counting Mazes. These visually appealing worksheets help reinforce skip counting skills through interactive number pattern puzzles that guide students to the finish line.

Students work their way through each maze by colouring the numbers that follow a given skip counting rule. Whether they're counting by 2s, 5s, or 10s, they’ll need to carefully follow the correct sequence to successfully reach the end of the path. This helps strengthen their understanding of number patterns while developing attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

These mazes are perfect for independent practise, early finisher tasks, or small group work. Simply print and go for a low-prep maths centre, or laminate for repeated use throughout the year. They’re also a great way to informally assess skip counting fluency or provide extension for students who are ready to apply number pattern knowledge in a fun and meaningful way.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Identify and follow number patterns using skip counting
• ✅ Practise counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, and other multiples
• ✅ Develop problem-solving skills and number fluency
• ✅ Strengthen visual tracking and attention to detail

What’s Included

• Skip counting mazes for counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
• Variety of maze layouts to keep the activity engaging
• Answer keys for easy marking or student self-checking

Materials Needed

• Printed copies of each maze
• Coloured pencils, crayons, or markers
• Laminator and whiteboard markers (for reusable versions)
• Optional: folder or binder to store completed mazes

How to Use

1. Choose the skip counting pattern that suits your class focus (e.g. 2s, 5s, or 10s)
2. Distribute one maze per student or pair of students
3. Students begin at the starting number and colour only the numbers that follow the given pattern
4. Continue colouring through the maze until they reach the finish
5. Use the answer key to check their path or have students compare with a partner

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Add to your maths rotations as a skip counting fluency task
• 💡 Include in early finisher folders for extra number practice
• 💡 Use as a quick check-in during a unit on number patterns or multiplication prep
• 💡 Project onto your whiteboard for whole-class modelling or group problem solving

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Laminate the mazes so students can use them with whiteboard markers again and again
• 💛 Differentiate by giving students patterns that match their current number level
• 💛 Create a “Maths Maze Challenge” folder for ongoing independent practice

Skip Counting Mazes are a creative and effective way to reinforce number patterns and fluency through an activity that feels like a puzzle. Simple to prep, fun to complete, and valuable for building confidence in early numeracy skills.