Lemon Picking: Numbers to 20 POWERPOINT is a fun and interactive way to practise counting, simple addition, and early number bonds up to 20. Perfect for Foundation and Year 1 learners, this game turns your classroom into a lemon farm where students help Mr. Leo collect the perfect amount of lemons for his lemonade stand!

Check out this video below to see this resource in action.

Students are introduced to number bonds in a visual and meaningful way—each basket must contain exactly 20 lemons. To play, students choose how many lemons to add, then click to check if they’ve picked the right number to complete the basket. With built-in counting voice-over and instant feedback, this game helps develop number fluency, counting skills and a strong foundation for mental maths.

Whether used on an interactive whiteboard, laptop or iPad, this PowerPoint is ideal for whole-class instruction, small group activities, or individual practice. Its simple, supportive structure and visual engagement make it perfect for both introducing and reinforcing numbers to 20.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Count forwards and recognise numbers to 20
• ✅ Understand and apply number bonds that total 20
• ✅ Use addition strategies to solve number problems visually
• ✅ Listen to and follow auditory counting prompts
• ✅ Develop confidence with early number operations

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint game with lemon picking theme
• Built-in counting voice-over to guide student responses
• Click-to-check answers and instant feedback
• Visual supports to reinforce counting and simple addition

Materials Needed:

• Device with PowerPoint and sound enabled
• Interactive whiteboard, iPad, laptop or desktop
• Optional: whiteboards or paper for working out number sentences

How to Use:

1. Open the PowerPoint in slideshow mode on your classroom screen or device.
2. Students are presented with a number and must decide how many lemons are needed to make 20.
3. Click to add lemons to the basket and then check the answer for instant feedback.
4. Repeat across multiple rounds to build fluency and reinforce the number bond to 20.
5. Use the voice-over support to help early readers and ESL learners participate with confidence.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a daily maths warm-up for practising number facts to 20
• 💡 Incorporate into maths rotations or independent centre tasks
• 💡 Pair students for collaborative problem-solving and discussion
• 💡 Record number sentences for each basket to build understanding of addition
• 💡 Replay favourite levels as a class challenge or reward activity

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to say each number sentence aloud as they play
• 💛 Use ten frames or counters alongside the game for hands-on support
• 💛 Model a few rounds together before assigning independent play
• 💛 Add challenge by asking students to create their own basket questions on paper
• 💛 Use headphones for quiet reinforcement in small group settings

Lemon Picking: Numbers to 20 POWERPOINT is a bright, engaging way to build counting confidence and explore number combinations to 20. With voice-over support and a simple game structure, it’s perfect for reinforcing key early numeracy skills across a range of classroom settings.