Explore outer space and collect different objects to earn space badges as you warp between galaxies with every correct answer. Each galaxy holds a new challenge and a fun opportunity to practise early counting skills in a magical space-themed adventure.

This version supports number recognition and counting within the range of 0 to 10. Students are shown a bookshelf filled with books and must count how many they see in each image. The simple and visually engaging design makes it ideal for young learners beginning their number journey.

Each correct answer earns students a space object, and as they travel through the galaxies, they build up their collection of badges. At the end of the game, they’re shown all the badges they’ve earned on their space adventure.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Count groups of objects up to 10
• ✅ Develop number recognition and one-to-one correspondence
• ✅ Strengthen early numeracy and visual scanning skills
• ✅ Build confidence with number quantities and value
• ✅ Engage in fun, interactive learning through a space-themed experience

How to Play:

1. Students are shown a bookshelf with a group of books arranged in a line or stack.
2. They count how many books appear in the image and select the correct number.
3. Each correct answer earns them a space object and warps them to the next galaxy.
4. The game continues until all counting questions are completed.
5. At the end, students are shown the full set of badges they earned along the way.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during maths warm-ups or rotations focused on early counting skills
• 💡 Perfect for Early Years to Year 1 students practising numbers to 10
• 💡 Pair with a book-themed classroom activity such as stacking real books and counting them aloud
• 💡 Replay to support mastery of counting and reinforce one-to-one matching

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams to match your classroom grouping needs
• 💛 Send the QR code home so families can join in the counting fun from home

Let’s Explore – Count the Books: Numbers 0–10 helps young learners build early number confidence as they travel through galaxies and collect cosmic counting rewards!