Colour by code
A mosaic of squares for the interactive whiteboard where each one shows a number in a different way: dice, domino, fingers, tally marks, ten frame, cubes, numeral or a calculation. Children tap only the squares that match the rule and, once they are all found, the hidden picture appears. Each team works on its own mosaic at its own pace.
What children practise
- Recognise the same quantity on dice, fingers, tally marks and ten frames.
- Tell odd and even numbers apart and spot the multiples in a times table.
- Spot Spanish words with h, b, accents or consonant blends, and basic English vocabulary.
- Compare length, mass and time and identify equivalent fractions.
Levels and settings
Levels 1 and 2. Counting to 5 and to 10
An 8 x 8 mosaic with the target number shown in many ways.
Level 3. Adding and subtracting
Tap the calculations that make the number in the rule.
Level 4. Odd and even
Numbers up to 20 on a 10 x 10 mosaic.
Level 5. Times tables
Answers from the 2 to 5 times tables, or 4 to 9 in Years 5 and 6.
Level 6. Words and spelling
Spanish words with h or two consonants together; from Year 3, also with b and accents.
Level 7. English
Colours, animals, numbers and food.
Level 8. Measures and fractions
More than a metre, less than a kilo, more than an hour, or equivalent fractions.
How to play it in class
- Choose the year group and difficulty: the level adjusts itself, though you can pick any of the eight.
- Decide how many pictures are needed to win: 2, 3 or 5.
- Read the rule with the class (for example, Tap the number 7) and each team taps its squares.
- When all the right squares are found the picture appears; the first team to complete the pictures needed wins.
Ways to play
In teams, at the same time
The screen splits in two and each team plays on its own half at the same time.
For one player
One child plays on the whole screen at their own pace: on the whiteboard, a computer or a tablet.
Frequently asked questions
Which pictures can appear?
A fish, a butterfly, a flower, a rocket, a cat, a boat or a star, with its colour and details such as eyes or petals.
Is it suitable for Early years?
Yes. Early years gets the counting levels to 5 and to 10, with dice, fingers and tally marks.
Are the level 6 words in English?
No. The spelling level uses Spanish words; level 7 is the one with English vocabulary.
Is it free?
You can play 5 free games without signing up. After that, a one-off payment of €9.99 unlocks all 78 games for ever, on all your devices. There is no subscription.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It opens in the browser of the interactive whiteboard, panel, computer, tablet or iPad. Once loaded, it also works offline.
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