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Hundred Chart Counting Games
Count to 100, spot patterns and fill in missing numbers on a colourful hundred chart.
- Time20 minutes
- GradesPreschool, Grades K-2
- SubjectMath
- ThemeEarly years
- ThemeSTEM
Learning outcomes
- Count to 100 in order
- Spot number patterns in rows and columns
- Skip count by 2s, 5s and 10s
What you need
- The Counting page on a board
- Printed missing numbers worksheets
- Counters
Puzzle tools used
All tools are free, with no sign-up, and every sheet can be printed with an answer key.
Step by step
- Count together from 1 to 20, then 50, then 100 while tapping numbers on the chart.
- Choose Skip counting by 10s and ask what pattern the highlighted numbers make.
- Try 5s and 2s and compare the patterns.
- Print Missing numbers (a few blanks) and ask children to fill them in.
- Check the answers together using Show answers.
Differentiation
Support
Count only to 20 and use a few blanks.
Extend
Use Lots of blanks and ask children to explain how they found each number.
Discussion questions
- What do you notice about the numbers in each column?
- Which numbers are in the 5s pattern?
- How could you work out a missing number?
What to look for
Children count accurately and use patterns, not guessing, to find missing numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What if children cannot count to 100 yet?
Start with 1 to 20 and move up as they gain confidence.
Can I make different worksheets?
Yes. Press New Chart for a fresh set of blanks.
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