Odd & Even Tug of War 0–20 POWERPOINT is a fast-paced, team-based game that helps students develop fluency with odd and even numbers in an energetic and interactive way. With simple gameplay and flexible presentation options, this resource is perfect for early years maths practice.

Students are split into two teams and race to move a counter across the gameboard to their side. Each round, a number from 0–20 is displayed on the PowerPoint, and the first team to correctly call out whether the number is odd or even gets to move the counter one step closer to their trophy. The first team to pull the counter to their side wins the round!

Choose to display the gameboard on your classroom screen or print individual versions for small groups. The activity builds fluency, encourages quick recall, and creates opportunities for class discussion and collaborative play—all while reinforcing essential number properties.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and classify numbers from 0–20 as odd or even
• ✅ Improve speed and fluency in recognising number patterns
• ✅ Participate in collaborative team-based problem-solving
• ✅ Use mathematical language to explain and justify reasoning
• ✅ Engage in movement-based, kinaesthetic learning

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint displaying numbers from 0–20
• Printable Tug of War gameboard with starting point and trophies
• Option to print multiple boards for small group play or one large class display
• Simple instructions and flexible gameplay setup

Materials Needed:

• PowerPoint-compatible device for slide display
• Printed or projected Tug of War gameboard
• Counter or token for moving across the board
• Optional: whiteboards or response cards for students to show answers

How to Use:

1. Print or display the gameboard and place the counter on the start circle.
2. Divide students into two teams and explain the game rules.
3. Show numbers using the PowerPoint slides—students call out “odd” or “even.”
4. The team with the correct answer moves the counter one step closer to their trophy.
5. The first team to reach their trophy wins the round!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a maths warm-up or end-of-week team challenge
• 💡 Run in pairs or small groups with printed mini boards
• 💡 Integrate into your odd and even unit to reinforce vocabulary and reasoning
• 💡 Encourage students to justify their answers before moving the counter
• 💡 Create a classroom leaderboard to track team wins

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate boards and use sticky tack or counters for long-term use
• 💛 Reinforce concepts using real-world examples of odd and even numbers
• 💛 Use number cards or manipulatives alongside for students who benefit from concrete support
• 💛 Encourage turn-taking and fair play to support classroom teamwork
• 💛 Add a ‘bonus round’ with trickier numbers or patterns to extend learning

Odd & Even Tug of War 0–20 POWERPOINT turns foundational number skills into a lively classroom challenge. With visual supports, movement, and built-in collaboration, it’s a fun and effective way to build number confidence with odd and even numbers.

Also available in 0–10 and 0–50 versions to suit different levels of learning.