Step into the spotlight and get ready to play! In this quiz show-style game, students compete to answer questions about numbers 0 to 10. Each round increases in intensity—one-point, double-point, and triple-point rounds keep the momentum high and the competition fun!

In this game, students must count the number of books on a bookshelf in each image and select the correct number. With answers ranging from 0 to 10, this activity supports early number recognition, counting, and visual discrimination in a playful, game-based format.

Let’s Quiz – Count the Books: Numbers 0–10 is perfect for Foundation and Year 1 students learning to count with confidence. Use it as a class quiz on the interactive whiteboard or let students scan the QR code and play independently during rotations or early finisher time.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and count numbers from 0 to 10
• ✅ Develop one-to-one correspondence and counting fluency
• ✅ Strengthen visual discrimination and number identification
• ✅ Practise subitising and simple quantity recognition
• ✅ Engage with early number concepts through interactive play

How to Play:

1. Students are shown an image of a bookshelf and asked how many books are on it.
2. Each round is worth increasing points—one, two, or three points per question.
3. Correct answers earn points and move players up the leaderboard.
4. The game continues until all questions are completed.
5. The player with the highest score wins and receives a surprise digital prize reveal!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during early number units to reinforce counting and number ID
• 💡 Great for Foundation and Year 1 students developing early numeracy
• 💡 Add to independent learning rotations or maths warm-ups
• 💡 Pair with physical counting tasks using classroom objects

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 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
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task

Let’s Quiz – Count the Books: Numbers 0–10 brings number practise to life with game show energy, friendly competition, and lots of counting fun!