Bring movement and mental maths together with the engaging Odd & Even Tug of War 0–50 POWERPOINT! This interactive team game turns odd and even number identification into a fast-paced, competitive classroom challenge. With vibrant slides and a dynamic board layout, this activity builds number fluency while encouraging teamwork and quick thinking.

Students work in teams to win control of the game board. Starting with a counter on the centre circle, the game progresses as students are shown numbers from 0 to 50 via PowerPoint. The first team to correctly call out whether the number is odd or even gets to move the counter one space closer to their trophy. The goal? To pull the counter all the way to their side of the board before the other team gets there first!

Odd & Even Tug of War 0–50 POWERPOINT makes number classification fun and memorable. The resource can be played on a large classroom screen using just one printed board, or you can provide smaller boards for each team to track their moves in real time. This flexibility makes it perfect for whole-class games, small group activities, or even math warm-ups during transition times.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Identify and classify numbers as odd or even
• ✅ Develop fluency with number properties to 50
• ✅ Engage in cooperative gameplay and friendly competition
• ✅ Practise mental maths and quick-response skills
• ✅ Reinforce pattern recognition through repeated exposure

What’s Included

• PowerPoint presentation with numbers from 0 to 50
• Tug of War game board to print in large or small size
• Printable instructions for classroom display
• Two additional versions also available (0–10 and 0–20)

Materials Needed

• Printed Tug of War game board (one large or several small)
• Game token or counter to track team progress
• Interactive whiteboard, computer, or projector for the PowerPoint
• Optional: buzzers or bells for answering

How to Use

1. Print and prepare your game board(s) – one large for whole class or smaller sets for teams.
2. Open the PowerPoint and display it on your screen or board.
3. Divide your class into two teams, positioned on either side of the board.
4. Display a number on the slide – the first team to call out the correct classification (odd or even) moves the counter one space toward their trophy.
5. Continue through the slideshow, moving the counter after each correct response.
6. The first team to pull the counter to their side wins!

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use during numeracy warm-ups or maths fluency practice
• 💡 Add the game to your math rotations with a small group facilitator
• 💡 Play in pairs using printed boards and calling cards instead of PowerPoint
• 💡 Display a slide but ask students to write their answer before calling out to add a written component
• 💡 Use as a fun assessment tool to check understanding of odd and even numbers

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Laminate the board for durability and reuse across multiple lessons
• 💛 Use different coloured counters for each round to avoid confusion
• 💛 Encourage students to explain why a number is odd or even for deeper understanding
• 💛 Extend by asking students to predict the next odd/even number in a pattern

Odd & Even Tug of War 0–50 POWERPOINT is an exciting and versatile resource that gets students thinking on their feet, working as a team, and mastering odd and even number recognition through joyful learning and movement.

Also available in:

Odd and Even Tug Of War 0-10

Odd and Even Tug Of War 0-20