Free Learning Games for 12 Year Olds
At twelve, students consolidate primary math and English and get ready for algebra, extended writing and independent study.
Usually in Grade 6.
37 games for age 12
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Planets, the Sun, the Moon and space facts.
Ten new math questions every day. Keep your streak!
Guess today’s secret word in six tries. New word daily!
Answer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.
Learn how each chess piece moves, then play a full game against the computer.
Guess the country from its flag, from famous flags to tricky lookalikes.
Find words with the same or opposite meaning.
Kid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.
Capital cities from every continent.
Choose the best unit and convert between units.
Round to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000 or tenth.
Choose the right homophone to finish each sentence.
Convert, compare and order fractions, decimals and percentages.
Find the area and perimeter of rectangles and L-shapes.
Name, estimate and calculate angles.
Multiples, factors, prime numbers, square numbers and prime factors.
Add prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.
Senses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Series, codes, ordering clues and “must be true” logic.
Analogies, odd one out, hidden words, synonyms and codes.
Shape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.
Learn to type: home row, all the rows, words and sentences.
Find hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Guess the letters to find the hidden word before the balloons pop.
Read and place whole numbers, negatives, fractions and decimals.
States, provinces and capitals of your country and the world.
Read and write Roman numerals from I to 3,999.
Find missing numbers and balance the scales.
Turn and fit the seven tangram pieces to make animals and shapes.
Guess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Solve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Drag real jigsaw pieces into place to finish bright, colourful pictures.
Check your typing speed (WPM) and accuracy in 1, 2 or 3 minutes.
Ten new trivia questions every day, plus practice quizzes.
Click the map to find continents, countries, states and regions.
Slide number tiles to make 10, or double them up to 128 and 1024.
Printable worksheets for 12 year olds
Tips for parents
- Revise fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Read widely and talk about the author’s purpose.
- Use logic and strategy games to stretch thinking.
Other ages
Questions parents ask
What are good learning games for 12 year olds?
At twelve, students consolidate primary math and English and get ready for algebra, extended writing and independent study. The 37 free games on this page are all suitable for age 12.
How long should a 12 year old play learning games?
About ten to twenty minutes of focused practice is plenty, balanced with reading, play and time outdoors.
Are these games free and safe?
Yes. Every game is free, with no adverts, no chat and no sign-up needed.