Make number sequencing a splash with our vibrant and interactive Order of the Summer Animals Game: Ordering Numbers to 1000 POWERPOINT! This fun-filled game helps students build their understanding of number order to 1,000 through three engaging mini games, each featuring adorable animal characters and a playful summer setting.

To preview this interactive PowerPoint game, click on the video below.

This game includes three interactive mini activities designed to build students’ fluency and confidence when ordering numbers to 1,000. From helping Beanie the Bear reel in fish to floating frogs across a pond and picking flowers with Piper the Fox, students will enjoy every step of their summer maths adventure.

Whether used in whole-class lessons, rotations, or as an independent activity, this PowerPoint game provides an engaging and low-prep way to consolidate key number skills. It encourages students to compare, sequence, and reason with numbers in a meaningful and exciting format, aligned with curriculum outcomes.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Order three-digit numbers from least to greatest
• ✅ Identify and complete missing numbers in sequences to 1,000
• ✅ Recognise correct and incorrect numerical orderings
• ✅ Strengthen number sense and sequencing fluency
• ✅ Engage in interactive maths learning through play-based tasks

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint game featuring 3 mini games:
  • - Order of Numbers: select the correctly ordered group
  • - Missing Numbers: complete the number pattern
  • - Number Sequence: decide if numbers are in order
• Audio cues and animations for engagement
• Summer-themed characters and visuals

Materials Needed:

• PowerPoint-compatible device (computer, IWB, or tablet)
• No additional printing or prep required
• Optional: individual whiteboards for group responses

How to Use:

1. Open the PowerPoint file in slideshow mode to activate interactivity.
2. Begin with Beanie the Bear’s “Order of Numbers” game and select the group of numbers in the correct order.
3. Move on to Lily the Frog’s “Missing Numbers” activity by identifying the number that completes the sequence.
4. Finish with Piper the Fox’s “Number Sequence” challenge by deciding if each set is ordered correctly or not.
5. Play as a class, in small groups, or independently to reinforce number ordering to 1,000.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a whole-class warm-up or review for ordering numbers
• 💡 Set up as a digital station in your maths rotations
• 💡 Project on the IWB for collaborative learning and discussion
• 💡 Assign to early finishers for independent reinforcement
• 💡 Pair with a number line activity to build concrete connections

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to verbalise their reasoning as they select answers
• 💛 Pause between slides to discuss place value and sequencing strategies
• 💛 Use whiteboards for all students to record answers before revealing the correct choice
• 💛 Reinforce vocabulary like “ascending,” “sequence,” and “least to greatest” during gameplay

Order of the Summer Animals Game: Ordering Numbers to 1000 POWERPOINT brings summer fun into your maths block with interactive practice, playful characters, and meaningful learning that helps students master number order with confidence.