Sprouts trail · ages 5–6
Pattern games for kids
Spotting patterns is the beginning of algebraic thinking. When a child sees that something repeats or grows by the same amount each time, they are reasoning about rules.
Number Quest asks what comes next or what is missing in patterns that go up or down, including counting in 5s and 10s.
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What the questions practise
- Number patterns going up and down
- Finding a missing number in a pattern
- Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s
- Finding the rule
Try some example questions
Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.
1. PatternsWhat number is missing? 5, ?, 15, 20651014
Answer: 10. Counting in 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20.
2. PatternsWhat comes next? 1, 3, 5, 7, ?591219
Answer: 9. The pattern adds 2 each time, so the next number is 9.
3. PatternsCount in 10s. What comes next? 30, 40, 50, 60, ?71657080
Answer: 70. 60 + 10 = 70.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Ask them to say the rule out loud.
- Make patterns with blocks or beads.
- Clap and stomp rhythm patterns for fun.
Why Number Quest
Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Five trails from age 5 to 16+, five ways to play, a daily goal that builds a streak, buddies to unlock and a friendly weekly leaderboard. Questions are made fresh on the device, so there is always something new.
An Android app on Google Play is coming soon. Until then, play free right here in your browser.