Free printable missing sequence
Missing Sequence is a number-pattern page drawn as beads on a string. This sheet has eight rows, each a chain of seven circles joined by short dashes, with exactly one circle left empty. Some blanks sit in the middle of the row, some at the start, and some at the end, so children have to find the constant step rather than always filling the same slot. It is a calm, visual way to practice skip counting for early elementary students.
Solution page included
Peek at the solution
This free download is a high-resolution PNG sized for a 6x9 inch page, plus a matching solution image with every empty circle filled. No signup is required. Print the puzzle, write in the eight missing numbers, and check the answer key when you are done.
How to play
- Pick a row of seven linked circles and notice which circle is empty.
- Read the given numbers and find the constant step between neighbors.
- Write the missing number so the whole row keeps that same step.
- Repeat for all eight rows, including rows whose blank is first or last.
- Compare your eight answers with the solution image.
Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper so each row of seven circles stays round and easy to write in.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the answers for Missing Sequence?
The solution PNG on this page fills every empty circle. Download it alongside the puzzle. You can print it on the back of the worksheet or keep it as a separate checking sheet for a parent, teacher, or self-checking student.
Do I have to pay or sign up to print this?
No. The puzzle and the solution are free PNG downloads with no account. Print them at home or school as often as you need. There is no email gate on this page.
What skills does this sequence page practice?
It practices constant-step number patterns: adding 2, 4, or 5 from one circle to the next. Children who are solid with counting by 2s will finish several rows quickly, while rows with a blank at the start ask them to count backward. It is a good independent page for first and second grade.
Any printing tips for the circle rows?
Print the PNG at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper so the seven circles in each row stay round and large enough to write in. Do not use fit-to-page, which can squash the 6x9 layout. Grayscale is fine; the line art is already high contrast.
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