Let’s Explore – Word & Numeral Match: 0–10 helps students build number recognition and reading skills as they soar through space, matching words and numerals to collect out-of-this-world rewards!

Blast off into an early numeracy adventure! In this space-themed digital game, students travel from galaxy to galaxy, answering questions that connect written number words to their corresponding numerals. Each correct answer earns them a collectible space object and moves them one step closer to filling their badge collection.

With colourful visuals and engaging gameplay, this activity reinforces the link between numerals (0–10) and number words like “seven,” “two,” or “nine.” Students develop confidence with number identification, word decoding, and matching skills—all while enjoying an exciting outer space setting.

Let’s Explore – Word & Numeral Match: 0–10 can be used as a whole-class interactive activity or independently by scanning the QR code. It’s ideal for Foundation and Year 1 students learning to recognise, read, and connect numbers in different forms.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and match number words with numerals from 0 to 10
• ✅ Strengthen early number sense and number-word recognition
• ✅ Develop decoding skills and basic reading fluency
• ✅ Engage with numeracy content through interactive play
• ✅ Celebrate progress with badge collection and space-themed visuals

How to Play:

1. Students are presented with a written number word.
2. They choose the matching numeral from the multiple-choice options.
3. Each correct answer earns them a new space object.
4. They warp to the next galaxy with each success.
5. At the end of the game, students view their full collection of space badges earned throughout the journey.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as part of Foundation or Year 1 number recognition lessons.
• 💡 Add to maths rotations as an independent or paired game station.
• 💡 Replay regularly to support word-numeral fluency and retention.
• 💡 Follow up with a worksheet or hands-on card-matching activity using number words and numerals.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a revision task.
• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins.
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play.

Let’s Explore – Word & Numeral Match: 0–10 turns early number recognition into a space-age adventure—launching students into learning with every match they make!