Get ready to defend the town from a swarm of giant robots in Let’s Defend – Count the Bugs: Numbers 0–10! In this cooperative and energetic Digi-Game, students must correctly answer counting questions to help protect and rebuild a town under threat. Every correct response earns them the power to fight off robots, build new homes, and strengthen their defences!

In this version of the game, students are shown images of ladybugs resting on a leaf. They must carefully count how many bugs are visible and select the correct matching numeral from a set of multiple-choice options. The game provides a bright, engaging way for students to practise counting from 0 to 10.

Perfect for students in the early years to Year 1, this game builds confidence in number recognition and early counting skills. With a visually appealing layout and a team-based structure, it offers opportunities for both independent and collaborative gameplay - all while reinforcing foundational maths concepts.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Count objects accurately within a collection up to 10
• ✅ Recognise and match numerals 0–10 to corresponding quantities
• ✅ Develop one-to-one correspondence and subitising skills
• ✅ Build early maths fluency and visual discrimination abilities

How to Play:

1. Students take turns answering counting questions, working as a team to defend their town.
2. Each question displays a group of ladybugs on a leaf.
3. Students count the bugs and choose the matching number from the answer options.
4. Correct answers allow them to build houses, strengthen walls, or strike back at the robot attackers.
5. The game continues until the town is successfully defended!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use in small groups during maths rotations to reinforce number skills in a fun and collaborative format.
• 💡 Project the game on your interactive whiteboard for a whole-class warm-up or brain break.
• 💡 Pair students to promote peer discussion and shared decision-making as they count together.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 For students needing extra support, provide physical counters or ten frames to model counting alongside the game.
• 💛 Pause after each question to ask students how they counted and what strategies they used.
• 💛 Encourage students to explain their reasoning aloud to build mathematical language and confidence.

Let’s Defend – Count the Bugs: Numbers 0–10 is a playful and purposeful way to bring early number skills to life while promoting cooperation, strategic thinking and fun classroom competition!