Count the pencils, protect the town! In this engaging digital game, students will work together to defend a town under attack by giant robots. With every correct answer, they can choose to upgrade homes, strengthen walls, or launch a counterattack against the invading bots.

Students are presented with images of pencil cups and must carefully count how many pencils are in each. Numbers range from 0 to 10, making this a perfect activity for early learners building number recognition and counting skills.

In Let's Defend - Count the Pencils: Numbers 0-10, whether upgrading a neighbourhood or defeating a robot, each correct answer plays a part in the town’s survival. It's the perfect mix of maths and mission!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and count collections up to 10
• ✅ Build fluency with number recognition and one-to-one correspondence
• ✅ Use visual prompts to support early numeracy development
• ✅ Practise teamwork and shared goal setting
• ✅ Engage in purposeful play while reinforcing foundational maths skills

How to Play:

1. Students are shown a cup of pencils and must count how many are inside.
2. A correct answer allows them to make a strategic move to defend the town.
3. Choices include growing the population, upgrading infrastructure, or launching an attack on the robots.
4. As more correct answers are given, the town gets stronger and safer.
5. Work as a team to ensure the town survives the invasion!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a warm-up for counting lessons or number talks
• 💡 Integrate into maths rotations for independent or pair play
• 💡 Ideal for Early Years to Year 1 students developing early number skills
• 💡 Encourage team decision-making and discussion throughout the game

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students choose from six different characters before the game begins
• 💛 Great for interactive whiteboards or individual devices using the QR code
• 💛 Encourage replay to reinforce number confidence over time

Let's Defend - Count the Pencils: Numbers 0-10 is a collaborative adventure that builds counting skills, encourages teamwork, and adds a splash of fun to early years maths sessions!