Monsters vs Heroes: Numbers to 20 POWERPOINT is an exciting, interactive game designed to help students practise and master number recognition, counting, sequencing and subitising—up to 20. With five action-packed levels, learners become the heroes of Topsville as they defeat monsters using their number knowledge!

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

Each level presents a different style of numbers to 20 puzzle, making this a comprehensive and engaging numeracy tool. Students identify number words, complete sequences, count objects, and subitise—all while progressing through a game-style challenge. With colourful characters, engaging animation, and built-in feedback, this resource turns early number skills into a mission your students will love.

Whether used on an interactive whiteboard, laptop or tablet, this PowerPoint can be played as a whole-class warm-up, a small group challenge, or an independent centre activity. Skip level functionality is included for flexibility, allowing you to jump to the stage that best suits your learners’ needs.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and count numbers up to 20
• ✅ Read and match number words to numerals
• ✅ Recognise missing numbers in a sequence
• ✅ Subitise small collections quickly and accurately
• ✅ Determine correct or incorrect number sequences

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint game with five levels of number activities
• Colourful heroes and monster-themed challenges for high engagement
• Clickable options with sound effects and animations for immediate feedback
• Skip level feature to access chosen stages from the main menu

Materials Needed:

• PowerPoint-compatible device with sound enabled
• Classroom display (interactive whiteboard, projector or screen)
• Optional: individual devices for independent or paired gameplay

How to Use:

1. Launch the PowerPoint in slideshow mode to activate interactivity.
2. Select a level from the main town menu and complete the number challenge.
3. Answer each question correctly to defeat the monster and unlock the next level.
4. Use the lightbulb icon in the top-left corner to skip levels if needed.
5. Play as a class or assign individually for differentiated number practice.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during daily maths warm-ups to reinforce early number concepts
• 💡 Set up as a digital maths centre for independent or pair work
• 💡 Run a classroom challenge—who can defeat all five monsters?
• 💡 Use each level to target a different concept during a number to 20 unit
• 💡 Pair with physical manipulatives (counters, ten frames) to support learners who benefit from concrete materials

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to say the number aloud to build verbal fluency
• 💛 Use the skip level function to jump to targeted skills or differentiate groups
• 💛 Print screenshots from the game for anchor charts or follow-up discussion
• 💛 Replay favourite levels as fast-finishers or extension activities
• 💛 Track student progress by recording levels completed and number fluency observations

Monsters vs Heroes: Numbers to 20 POWERPOINT brings fun, fluency and flexible learning together in one super-powered game. Your students will love saving the city while mastering essential early number concepts!