Dive deep and start your treasure hunt! In this ocean-themed digital game, students answer time-based questions to collect treasure from the sea floor. Each correct answer helps them unlock a new piece of treasure; some small, some large, each with a different point value!

Embark on a deep-sea maths adventure as students practise solving simple subtraction problems using single-digit numbers. Every correct response brings them closer to uncovering shimmering treasures beneath the ocean’s surface. The game reinforces early fluency with subtraction facts in a fun and fast-paced way.

Single-Digit Subtraction LET’S SAIL helps young learners build confidence and fluency in mental subtraction. Students are motivated to improve accuracy and speed as they compete to collect the highest-value treasure. Whether used in class or at home, this underwater challenge turns simple maths facts into an exciting experience.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Practise subtraction using single-digit numbers
• ✅ Build fluency and confidence with early subtraction facts
• ✅ Strengthen number sense and mental strategies
• ✅ Apply subtraction skills in a timed, competitive format
• ✅ Engage in independent or collaborative learning through gameplay

How to Play:

1. Students choose their character and enter the game as individuals or teams.
2. Each question features a basic subtraction sum using single-digit numbers.
3. Correct answers allow players to dive for treasure and collect it.
4. Treasure pieces vary in point value – some are small, others are worth much more!
5. Players continue solving problems until time runs out or all questions are completed.
6. The player or team with the most treasure points wins the round.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a maths warm-up to energise students before subtraction tasks.
• 💡 Include in early years maths rotations for targeted fact fluency practice.
• 💡 Replay regularly to help students improve accuracy and recall.
• 💡 Share the QR code for home practise to support number fact revision.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task.
• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins.
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play.

Let’s Sail – Single-Digit Subtraction makes early subtraction adventurous and high-stakes – will your students bank their treasure or risk it all for the big score?