Count the Crayons: Numbers 0-10 LET’S RACE

Years

EY - 1

Pages

Digi-Game

Description

Start your engines and get ready to race! In this high-energy digital game, students speed around the track by answering questions correctly. With each right answer, their car accelerates toward the finish line. Who will claim a spot on the winner’s podium?


In this version of the game, students are shown an image of a crayon box. They must carefully count the number of visible crayons and select the correct numeral to match the total. Each correct response helps their car zoom ahead on the track.


Let’s Race – Count the Crayons: Numbers 0–10 is a fast-paced, engaging way to support early counting skills while adding excitement to your maths block.


Key Learning Outcomes:

  • ✅ Accurately count collections of up to 10 items
  • ✅ Match quantities to numerals using visual clues
  • ✅ Strengthen subitising and one-to-one correspondence
  • ✅ Build fluency in early number recognition
  • ✅ Stay engaged through interactive and competitive gameplay

How to Play:

  1. Students view an image of a crayon box and count the visible crayons.
  2. They select the correct numeral to match the total count.
  3. Each correct answer speeds up their race car along the track.
  4. Incorrect answers slow them down—so accuracy matters!
  5. The game ends with a podium reveal showing who crossed the finish line first.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

  • 💡 Use as a counting warm-up or end-of-day maths challenge.
  • 💡 Pair students for collaborative counting and peer support.
  • 💡 Add to early years maths rotations or as a fast finisher reward.

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.
  • 💛 Use the QR code to send the game home for extra practise or as an alternative homework option.

Let’s Race – Count the Crayons: Numbers 0–10 brings counting skills to life on the racetrack—combining number sense and friendly competition for the ultimate maths adventure!

Additional information

Australian Curriculum Code

AC9M1N01, AC9MFN02, AC9MFN03

Australian Curriculum V9

F - 6

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