6th Class English Games
Free english games for 6th Class (ages 11–12), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the Primary Curriculum.
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: Challenge wordsFind words with the same or opposite meaning.
Start with: MixedSpot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Start with: + AdverbsGuess today’s secret word in six tries. New word daily!
Start with: Senior (5 letters)End marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Start with: MixedChoose the right homophone to finish each sentence.
Start with: Commonly confused wordsAdd prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.
Start with: Build a wordRead short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.
Start with: Fact filesLearn to type: home row, all the rows, words and sentences.
Start with: SentencesFind hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: HardGuess the letters to find the hidden word before the balloons pop.
Start with: Long wordsGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: HardSolve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Start with: HardCheck your typing speed (WPM) and accuracy in 1, 2 or 3 minutes.
Start with: Hard🇮🇪 Primary Curriculum: 6th Class english
- Stage 4 · Writing: Using punctuation accurately and choosing between commonly confused words.
- Stage 4 · Reading: Building vocabulary through synonyms and antonyms.
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 6th Class
6th Class is a great time to make sure core skills are rock solid before secondary school.
- 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 6th Class?
Challenge spelling, vocabulary (synonyms and antonyms) and grammar.
Are these 6th 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 6th Class child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for 6th Class. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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