2nd Class English Games
Free english games for 2nd Class (ages 7–8), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the Primary Curriculum.
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: Simple wordsUnscramble letters using picture clues.
Start with: 4–5 lettersListen and find Dolch sight words.
Start with: Second Grade listFind the word that rhymes.
Start with: Tricky rhymesFind words with the same or opposite meaning.
Start with: SynonymsSpot 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)End marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Start with: Capital lettersChoose the right homophone to finish each sentence.
Start with: Easy homophonesAdd prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.
Start with: PrefixesRead 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: Magic eFind 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: MediumSolve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Start with: EasyCheck your typing speed (WPM) and accuracy in 1, 2 or 3 minutes.
Start with: Easy🇮🇪 Primary Curriculum: 2nd Class english
- Stage 2 · Reading: Phonics, word recognition and word study: Reading words with the magic e (split digraph) pattern, prefixes and familiar word parts.
- Stage 2 · Reading: Reading short texts and answering questions about them.
- Stage 2 · Writing: Spelling familiar words and using capital letters correctly.
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.
English in 2nd Class
2nd Class is a big year for mental maths and spelling. Children work with numbers to 1,000, learn their first times tables, and read the clock to the quarter hour or five minutes.
- Read the words aloud together. Hearing and saying words strengthens memory.
- Use new vocabulary from the games in everyday conversation.
- For spelling, encourage “look, say, cover, write, check” away from the screen too.
- Praise effort and strategies (“you sounded it out!”), not just correct answers.
Frequently asked questions
What english should my child know in 2nd Class?
High-frequency words, spelling patterns, word families, and synonyms (words that mean the same).
Are these 2nd Class english games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in the browser, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Which level should a 2nd Class child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for 2nd Class. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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