Free 1st Class Learning Games (Ages 6–7)
In 1st Class children become more confident readers and start working with bigger numbers. These games turn the key 1st Class skills into fun ten-question challenges.
Mathematics: Primary Curriculum 1st Class
Stage 2 · Number: Place value and base tenUnderstanding that a digit’s value depends on its place, starting with tens and ones.
Stage 2 · Number: Sets and operationsAdding and subtracting within 20 using known facts and strategies.
Stage 2 · Measures: TimeReading the time on an analogue clock in hours and half hours.
Stage 2 · Measures: MoneyRecognising and counting euro coins.
English: Primary Curriculum 1st Class
Stage 2 · Reading: Phonics, word recognition and word studyReading words with common digraphs such as sh, ch and th, and building a bank of sight words.
Stage 2 · WritingSpelling common short words and using full stops and question marks.
All 1st Class games
🔢 1st Class maths games
Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 20Take away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 20Read an analogue clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Start with: Half pastName fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Start with: Halves to quartersCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: Up to 100Find the missing number in a sequence.
Start with: Counting onOnes, tens, hundreds and thousands.
Start with: Tens & onesTen new maths questions every day. Keep your streak!
Start with: Junior (ages 6–8)Count coins and notes, and work out change.
Start with: Count coinsChoose the best unit and convert between units.
Start with: Best unitName 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Start with: Sides & cornersFind the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Start with: Make 20Count pictures up to 5, 10 or 20 and compare groups.
Start with: Up to 20Read pictographs, bar graphs and tally charts.
Start with: PictographsSolve the called sums, mark the answers and shout bingo!
Start with: 4×4 card · Adding & taking awayDays, months, reading a calendar and units of time.
Start with: Days of the week📚 1st Class english games
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: 3-letter wordsUnscramble letters using picture clues.
Start with: 3 lettersListen and find Dolch sight words.
Start with: First Grade listFind the word that rhymes.
Start with: Tricky rhymesSpot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Start with: Noun, verb, adjectiveGuess today’s secret word in six tries. New word daily!
Start with: Junior (4 letters)Letter names, upper and lower case, first sounds and ABC order.
Start with: Letter orderEnd marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Start with: Full stops & question marksRead short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.
Start with: Short storiesLearn to type: home row, all the rows, words and sentences.
Start with: Home rowBeginning sounds, blending, digraphs and magic e.
Start with: sh, ch, th, ckFind hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: EasyGuess the letters to find the hidden word before the balloons pop.
Start with: Short wordsGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: EasySolve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Start with: Easy🧩 1st Class logic & memory games
Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.
Start with: 12 cards, Words themeKid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.
Start with: 4×4 EasyProgram a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.
Start with: BeginnerShape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.
Start with: EasyHop through a number maze, stepping only on answers that match the rule.
Start with: JuniorTurn and fit the seven tangram pieces to make animals and shapes.
Start with: EasyTap to paint 28 original pictures, or print them to colour with crayons.
Start with: DetailedLearn how each chess piece moves, then play a full game against the computer.
Start with: LearnDrag real jigsaw pieces into place to finish bright, colourful pictures.
Start with: Easy🌍 1st Class science & geography games
Planets, the Sun, the Moon and space facts.
Start with: Space cadetMammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Start with: 4 groupsLearn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Start with: ContinentsSenses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Start with: Body parts & sensesStates of matter, changes of state and the water cycle.
Start with: Solid, liquid or gas?Parts of a plant, seeds, pollination and photosynthesis.
Start with: Parts of a plantGuess the country from its flag, from famous flags to tricky lookalikes.
Start with: EasyWhat children learn in 1st Class
Aim for one or two short games a day. Regular practice builds the fast, automatic recall of number facts and sight words that makes everything else easier.
- Maths: Addition and subtraction facts to 20, numbers to 100 and beyond, tens and ones, and skip counting.
- Reading & writing: High-frequency words, rhymes with different spellings, spelling common words, and spotting nouns, verbs and adjectives.
- Logic: First 4×4 sudoku puzzles and picture-word memory games.
Other school years
Too easy or too hard? Try Senior Infants or 2nd Class.
Strands and strand units summarised from the Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2023) and the Primary Language Curriculum, published by the NCCA for the Department of Education (curriculumonline.ie). Both curricula set learning outcomes for two-year stages, so the class shown is our suggested starting point. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by the NCCA or the Department of Education.
🎯 Skills and worksheets for 1st Class
Practise one skill at a time, with tricks and a game set to the right level:
Free printable worksheets with answers (all 1st Class worksheets):
Frequently asked questions
What games are good for 1st Class?
Children aged 6–7 enjoy Addition Adventure, Subtraction Sprint, Telling Time, Fraction Pizza and more. Each game on this page shows the level we recommend for 1st Class.
Are these games matched to strands of the Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2023) and the Primary Language Curriculum (English)?
Yes. This page lists the Primary Curriculum expectations for 1st Class and the games that practise each one, with the level to start on.
Are these 1st Class games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in your browser with no download and no sign-up.
How long should my child play each day?
Short sessions work best: one or two rounds (about 5–10 minutes) a day builds skills faster than occasional long sessions.
Guides for parents
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