Skip Counting in 2s 3s and 5s: Free Printable Game For Kindergarten - Free Printable

To solve the problem on the game board, we need to help the frog skip count by 3s. This means we start at a number and keep adding 3 to get to the next number in the sequence.

Step 1: Identify the starting point.
Looking at the "Start" circle on the board, the first number is 3.

Step 2: Find the pattern.
The instruction says to "skip count by 3's". Let's look at the first few numbers on the path to confirm the pattern:
- Start at 3.
- The next number on the path is 6. ($3 + 3 = 6$)
- The next number is 9. ($6 + 3 = 9$)
- The next number is missing (blue lily pad).
- The next number after that is 18.

So, the rule is: Add 3 to the previous number.

Step 3: Fill in the missing numbers along the path.

Let's follow the path from the start and fill in any blanks:

1. Start: 3
2. Next: $3 + 3 = \mathbf{6}$
3. Next: $6 + 3 = \mathbf{9}$
4. Next (Blue Lily Pad): $9 + 3 = \mathbf{12}$
5. Next: $12 + 3 = \mathbf{15}$ ... Wait, looking at the board, the number after the blue lily pad is 18. Let's re-check the path visually.
- Path: Start(3) -> Green(6) -> Pink(9) -> Blue(?) -> Green(18).
- If we go from 9 to 18, that's a jump of 9. That doesn't fit skip counting by 3s directly unless there are two missing steps. Let's look closer at the image.
- Actually, let's trace the full correct sequence of multiples of 3 up to the finish line to see which ones appear on the board and which are missing or need to be identified.

The multiples of 3 are:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90...

Now let's map these to the spaces on the board:
- Start: 3
- Next space: 6
- Next space: 9
- Next space (Blue Lily Pad): This should be 12.
- Next space (Green Leaf): The board shows 18. Wait, is 15 skipped? Or is the blue pad actually two steps? No, it's one space. Let's look at the next numbers.
- After 18 is 24? No, the path goes 18 -> 24? Let's check the image again.
- Path segment: 18 -> (purple flower) -> 24.
- Between 18 and 24, the multiple of 3 is 21. So the purple flower space is likely 21.
- Then 24 is printed.
- Next is 27 (printed).
- Next is (green leaf). After 27 comes 30. So the green leaf is 30.
- Next is 33 (printed).
- Next is 36 (printed).
- Next is (yellow flower). After 36 comes 39. So the yellow flower is 39.
- Next is (blue square). After 39 comes 42. So the blue square is 42.
- Next is 44? No, the board says 44. But 44 is not a multiple of 3 ($4+4=8$, not divisible by 3). Let me re-read the board carefully.

Let's re-examine the right side of the board.
- Path: ... -> 39 (yellow flower) -> 42 (blue square) -> 44??
- Let's look at the numbers printed: 44, 47, 50, 56, 59, 61, 67, 70, 73, 79, 81, 84.
- These numbers (44, 47, 50...) do NOT follow the "skip count by 3" pattern starting from 3.
- However, the left side and bottom seem to follow the pattern: 3, 6, 9, ..., 18, ..., 24, 27, ..., 33, 36, ..., ..., 44?

Let's look at the *other* sheet in the background. It is a "3's Skip Counting Chart". It highlights: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90.

Let's re-trace the game board path very carefully. Maybe I misread a number.
- Start: 3
- 6
- 9
- [Blank Blue Pad] -> Should be 12
- [Blank Green Leaf?] -> The next printed number is 18. Is there a space between 9 and 18?
- Visually: 9 -> Blue Pad -> Green Leaf with Frog Face? No, the frog face is on a separate green leaf near the start.
- Let's trace the lines.
- 3 -> 6 -> 9 -> [Blue Pad] -> [Green Leaf with 18? No, 18 is on a green leaf].
- Is there a space between 9 and 18? Yes, the Blue Pad. And then another space? No, the line goes from Blue Pad to 18.
- If the step is +3, then 9 -> 12 -> 15 -> 18. That would require two intermediate spaces. There is only one blue pad.

Let's look at the top right section.
- 84 -> 81 -> 79? No, 81 to 79 is -2.
- 73 -> 70 -> 67. This is subtracting 3.
- 61 -> 59? No.

Actually, looking at the entire board, it seems to be a mix. But the question asks: "Can you help the frog skip count by 3's?"

Let's assume the task is simply to identify the missing numbers in the sequence of multiples of 3 that appear on the path, filling in the blanks where the pattern holds.

Let's look at the specific blank spaces (shapes without numbers) on the main path:
1. Blue Lily Pad after 9.
2. Purple Flower after 18? No, the path is 18 -> Purple Flower -> 24.
- Sequence: 18, [?], 24.
- Multiples of 3: 18, 21, 24.
- So the Purple Flower is 21.
3. Green Leaf after 27? No, path is 27 -> Green Leaf -> 33.
- Sequence: 27, [?], 33.
- Multiples of 3: 27, 30, 33.
- So the Green Leaf is 30.
4. Yellow Flower after 36? Path is 36 -> Yellow Flower -> Blue Square -> 44?
- Let's check the number after the Blue Square. It looks like 44. But 44 is not a multiple of 3.
- Let's look really closely at the number after the Blue Square. Is it 45? The digit '5' can look like a '4' in some fonts if blurry, but it looks distinctly like 44.
- However, if we are skip counting by 3s: 36 -> 39 -> 42 -> 45.
- If the Yellow Flower is 39 and the Blue Square is 42, the next number should be 45.
- The board says 44. This might be a typo in the worksheet or I am misinterpreting the path.

Let's look at the rest of the path to see if the pattern resumes.
- After 44 is 47? (+3). No, 44+3=47.
- After 47 is 50? (+3). Yes.
- After 50 is [Yellow Flower]. Next printed is 56? No, 50 -> Yellow Flower -> 56?
- 50 + 3 = 53. 53 + 3 = 56.
- So the Yellow Flower would be 53.
- But 50 is not a multiple of 3 ($5+0=5$).

Okay, there is a shift in the pattern. Let's look at the start again.
3, 6, 9... these are multiples of 3.
Then we hit 18.
Then 24, 27... multiples of 3.
Then 33, 36... multiples of 3.

Let's look at the section: 44, 47, 50.
44 is not div by 3.
47 is not div by 3.
50 is not div by 3.

Let's look at the section: 56, 59, 61?
56 (not div by 3).
59 (not div by 3).
61 (not div by 3).

Let's look at the section: 67, 70, 73.
67 (not div by 3).
70 (not div by 3).
73 (not div by 3).

Let's look at the section: 79, 81, 84.
79 (not div by 3).
81 (div by 3).
84 (div by 3).

This board is confusing. It seems to have errors or changes in pattern. HOWEVER, usually, these problems for kids focus on the primary skill stated: "Skip count by 3's". The chart on the left confirms the standard multiples of 3. The most likely intended answer involves filling in the blanks in the sections that *do* follow the rule, or correcting the path to follow the rule.

Let's look at the blanks again in the context of strict "Skip Counting by 3s" from the start.

Path:
1. Start: 3
2. Next: 6
3. Next: 9
4. Blank (Blue Pad): Should be 12.
5. Next Printed: 18. (Note: 15 is missing from the board spaces entirely? Or maybe the Blue Pad represents 12 AND 15? Unlikely. Or maybe the number after 9 is actually 15? No, it's a blank. Let's assume the blank is 12. Then the jump to 18 skips 15. This is inconsistent.)

Let's try another hypothesis: Maybe the numbers on the board are just "steps" and we have to fill in the *correct* skip counting number regardless of what's printed nearby? No, that's too complex.

Let's look at the visual pattern of the blanks specifically.
There are 4 distinct blank shapes on the main winding path before the "Finish" area gets weird.
1. Blue Lily Pad between 9 and 18.
2. Purple Flower between 18 and 24.
3. Green Leaf between 27 and 33.
4. Yellow Flower between 36 and the Blue Square.
5. Blue Square between the Yellow Flower and 44.

If we force the "Skip Count by 3" rule:
- Start at 3.
- 3, 6, 9...
- Next is 12. (Fills Blue Pad).
- Next should be 15. The board jumps to 18. This suggests the board might have an error, OR the Blue Pad is 12 and the space labeled 18 is actually meant to be 15? No, 18 is clearly printed.
- Let's assume the question asks to fill in the missing numbers *where they fit the pattern*.

Let's look at the segment 18 -> [Purple Flower] -> 24.
- 18 + 3 = 21.
- 21 + 3 = 24.
- This fits perfectly. So the Purple Flower is 21.

Let's look at the segment 27 -> [Green Leaf] -> 33.
- 27 + 3 = 30.
- 30 + 3 = 33.
- This fits perfectly. So the Green Leaf is 30.

Let's look at the segment 36 -> [Yellow Flower] -> [Blue Square] -> 44?
- 36 + 3 = 39. (Yellow Flower).
- 39 + 3 = 42. (Blue Square).
- 42 + 3 = 45.
- The board has 44. This is likely a typo for 45. Given the previous perfect fits, it is highly probable that the intended numbers are 39 and 42.

What about the first blank (Blue Pad) between 9 and 18?
- 9 + 3 = 12.
- 12 + 3 = 15.
- 15 + 3 = 18.
- There is only one blank space between 9 and 18. This is a structural error in the board design if the rule is strictly +3. However, the most logical number to put in the immediate next step after 9 is 12.

Let's check the rest of the board to see if "44" starts a new pattern.
- 44, 47, 50... (+3 each time).
- 50, [Yellow Flower], 56?
- 50 + 3 = 53.
- 53 + 3 = 56.
- So this Yellow Flower would be 53.
- 56, 59... (+3).
- 59, [Pink Butterfly? No, just a line], 61?
- 59 + 3 = 62. Board says 61. Typo? Or pattern change?
- 61, [Dragonfly], 67?
- 61 to 67 is +6.
- 67, 70, 73... (+3).
- 73, [Butterfly], 79?
- 73 + 3 = 76.
- 76 + 3 = 79.
- So the Butterfly space would be 76.
- 79, 81? (+2). Typo? Should be 81? No, 79+2=81.
- 81, 84... (+3).
- 84, [Dragonfly], Finish?
- 84 + 3 = 87.
- 87 + 3 = 90.
- Finish is usually the end.

Conclusion on Strategy:
The board contains typos (44 instead of 45, 61 instead of 62/63, 79 instead of 78/81 sequence issues). However, the core task for a student is to "Skip Count by 3s". The most prominent, clearly structured part of the path is the beginning. The blanks in the early/middle section have clear "sandwiched" positions between valid multiples of 3.

The blanks to fill are:
1. After 9: 12
2. Between 18 and 24: 21
3. Between 27 and 33: 30
4. After 36: 39
5. After 39: 42

Later blanks (if required):
6. Between 50 and 56: 53
7. Between 73 and 79: 76
8. After 84: 87 (and potentially 90 for Finish).

Since the prompt asks to "Solve the problem", and typically these worksheets ask to fill in all empty circles/shapes along the path, I will provide the numbers for the visible empty shapes following the +3 pattern.

Let's double check the calculations.
- $9 + 3 = 12$. Correct.
- $18 + 3 = 21$. $21 + 3 = 24$. Correct.
- $27 + 3 = 30$. $30 + 3 = 33$. Correct.
- $36 + 3 = 39$. Correct.
- $39 + 3 = 42$. Correct.
- (Assuming the next printed number was meant to be 45).
- $50 + 3 = 53$. $53 + 3 = 56$. Correct.
- $73 + 3 = 76$. $76 + 3 = 79$. Correct.
- $84 + 3 = 87$. Correct.

The most critical blanks that are unambiguously part of the "clean" section of the board are 12, 21, 30, 39, 42. The later ones depend on accepting the non-multiple-of-3 numbers (44, 50, etc) as starting points for local +3 sequences. Given the title "3's Skip Counting Chart" on the left, the intention is almost certainly to practice the sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45...

The board fails to represent 15, 45, etc., correctly in its printed numbers. However, filling the blanks with the correct multiples of 3 is the only educational way to solve it.

List of missing numbers to fill in the shapes:
1. Blue Lily Pad (after 9): 12
2. Purple Flower (between 18 & 24): 21
3. Green Leaf (between 27 & 33): 30
4. Yellow Flower (after 36): 39
5. Blue Square (after 39): 42
6. Yellow Flower (between 50 & 56): 53
7. Pink Butterfly (between 73 & 79): 76
8. Dragonfly (after 84): 87

I will provide these values.

Final Answer:
The missing numbers to complete the skip counting by 3s path are:

* After 9: 12
* Between 18 and 24: 21
* Between 27 and 33: 30
* After 36: 39
* After 39: 42
* Between 50 and 56: 53
* Between 73 and 79: 76
* After 84: 87