Free Learning Games for 5 Year Olds
Five is when most children start school. Counting to 20, adding small numbers, letter sounds and first sight words are the big skills this year.
Usually in Nursery 1 & 2 or Nursery 3.
⭐ Top 8 for 5-year-olds
Our best picks for age 5, each with the level to start on.
See a picture, hear the word, and drag letter tiles into sound boxes to build short vowel words like cat, pig and sun.
Start with: Short i, o and u words, then a mixed reviewTap to paint 28 original pictures, or print them to colour with crayons.
Start with: EasyCount pictures up to 5, 10 or 20 and compare groups.
Start with: Up to 10, Which has more?Letter names, upper and lower case, first sounds and ABC order.
Start with: Upper & lower case, First soundsBeginning sounds, blending, digraphs and magic e.
Start with: Blending (CVC)Follow the green dot and the arrows to trace letters, numbers and your own name the way they are taught at school.
Start with: Lowercase letters with the right starting point and stroke orderTap or drag the next carriage to carry on the pattern, find the missing one, then make your own pattern for Sunny.
Start with: Level 2: ABC and AABB patterns, two carriages at a time and missing carriagesRead a short phrase or sentence and tap the one picture that matches it exactly. The other pictures differ by just one word.
Start with: Level 1: CVC phrases such as a big red hat and six red pensMore games for age 5 (31)
Listen and find Dolch sight words.
Start with: Primer listFind the word that rhymes.
Start with: Same endingsFind the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Start with: Make 10Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Numbers up to 10Read an analogue clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Start with: O’clockFlip cards and find all the matching pairs.
Start with: 12 cardsTake away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Numbers up to 10Find the missing number in a sequence.
Start with: Counting onUnscramble letters using picture clues.
Start with: 3 lettersParts of a plant, seeds, pollination and photosynthesis.
Start with: Parts of a plantName 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Start with: 2D shapesCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: Up to 20Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: 3-letter wordsMammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Start with: 4 groupsCount coins and notes, and work out change.
Start with: Count coinsProgram a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.
Start with: BeginnerLearn how each chess piece moves, then play a full game against the computer.
Start with: LearnRun, jump and duck to collect the letters of each word in the right order.
Start with: EasyChange the temperature, humidity and wind to make rain, snow, rainbows and storms.
Start with: EasyPut colour-coded word tiles in order to make a sentence that matches the picture.
Start with: EasyDrag real jigsaw pieces into place to finish bright, colourful pictures.
Start with: EasyHear a word in a sentence, spell it and win four bee rounds to become the champion.
Start with: Short words with letter tilesFind hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: EasyTurn and fit the seven tangram pieces to make animals and shapes.
Start with: EasyGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: EasyTen new trivia questions every day, plus practice quizzes.
Start with: Easy (ages 5–7)Slide number tiles to make 10, or double them up to 128 and 1024.
Start with: EasySnap code blocks together to guide Pip the robot through 45 puzzles.
Start with: World 1Fly round an animated solar system, discover every planet and complete rocket missions.
Start with: EasyAnswer maths questions to roll the dice, climb the ladders and charm the snakes.
Start with: Add & take away to 10Answer a question to take your penalty, then answer again to read the striker and dive for the save.
Printable worksheets for 5 year olds
Tips for parents
- Practise letter sounds a few minutes a day.
- Read together every day, pointing to the words.
- Use games as a reward after reading.
Other ages
Questions parents ask
What are good learning games for 5 year olds?
Five is when most children start school. Counting to 20, adding small numbers, letter sounds and first sight words are the big skills this year. The 39 free games on this page are all suitable for age 5.
How long should a 5 year old play learning games?
About five to fifteen minutes at a time, ideally with a grown-up nearby.
Are these games free and safe?
Yes. Every game is free, with no adverts, no chat and no sign-up needed.