Free Learning Games for 8 Year Olds
Eight-year-olds work on times tables, place value to 1,000, fractions and reading longer texts. Logic puzzles also start to click.
⭐ Top 8 for 8-year-olds
Our best picks for age 8, each with the level to start on.
Days, months, reading a calendar and units of time.
Start with: Reading a calendarLine up the 0 on a ruler with a pencil, leaf, caterpillar or key, then read its length in cm, half cm or mm.
Start with: Level 3, then Level 4: measuring in mmBuild arrays of cookies, cinema seats and flowers, write the times facts, turn arrays round, split them and find every rectangle.
Start with: Level 2, then Level 3: splitting arrays, such as 6 × 7 = 5 × 7 + 1 × 7Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 1,000Practise any times table from 2× to 12×.
Start with: 3×, 4× and 8×Read an analogue clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Start with: 5 minutesCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: Up to 1,000Mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Start with: All 6 groupsMore games for age 8 (83)
Count coins and notes, and work out change.
Start with: Coins and notesProgram a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.
Start with: ExplorerRun, jump and duck to collect the letters of each word in the right order.
Start with: MediumChange the temperature, humidity and wind to make rain, snow, rainbows and storms.
Start with: MediumPut colour-coded word tiles in order to make a sentence that matches the picture.
Start with: MediumLook, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: Tricky wordsLearn how each chess piece moves, then play a full game against the computer.
Start with: EasyName fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Start with: Up to eighthsFind the missing number in a sequence.
Start with: Forwards & backwardsOnes, tens, hundreds and thousands.
Start with: ThousandsUnscramble letters using picture clues.
Start with: 6+ lettersSpot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Start with: + AdverbsPlanets, the Sun, the Moon and space facts.
Start with: Space cadetTen new maths questions every day. Keep your streak!
Start with: Junior or SeniorGuess today’s secret word in six tries. New word daily!
Start with: Junior or SeniorEnd marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Start with: Capital lettersRead pictographs, bar graphs and tally charts.
Start with: CompareRead short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.
Start with: StoriesLearn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Start with: OceansSolve the called sums, mark the answers and shout bingo!
Start with: Times tablesStates of matter, changes of state and the water cycle.
Start with: PropertiesParts of a plant, seeds, pollination and photosynthesis.
Start with: Seeds & life cyclesHop through a number maze, stepping only on answers that match the rule.
Start with: MiddleGuess the country from its flag, from famous flags to tricky lookalikes.
Start with: MediumTake away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 1,000Division facts and remainders.
Start with: ÷2, ÷5, ÷10Answer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.
Start with: Times tables, EasyFood chains, animal diets, habitats and adaptations.
Start with: Herbivore, carnivore or omnivore?25 timed times tables questions, just like a real multiplication check.
Start with: Practice, 2 to 12Cut pizzas into equal slices and top exactly the fraction each customer orders.
Start with: Day 3Read a word problem, build the bar model, label it with the numbers and a ?, then solve it step by step.
Start with: Level 1, then Level 2: comparison problems, such as “Sam has 5 more than Ali”Drag real jigsaw pieces into place to finish bright, colourful pictures.
Start with: MediumHear a word in a sentence, spell it and win four bee rounds to become the champion.
Start with: Tricky words (island, enough)Name 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Start with: 3D faces & edgesFind hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: MediumTurn and fit the seven tangram pieces to make animals and shapes.
Start with: MediumGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: MediumTen new trivia questions every day, plus practice quizzes.
Start with: Medium (ages 8–10)Slide number tiles to make 10, or double them up to 128 and 1024.
Start with: MediumSnap code blocks together to guide Pip the robot through 45 puzzles.
Start with: Worlds 2–3Fly round an animated solar system, discover every planet and complete rocket missions.
Start with: MediumAnswer maths questions to roll the dice, climb the ladders and charm the snakes.
Start with: Two-digit numbersAnswer a question to take your penalty, then answer again to read the striker and dive for the save.
Start with: Times tables 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.
Start with: 20 cardsKid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.
Start with: 6×6 EasyChoose the best unit and convert between units.
Start with: Easy conversionsSenses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Start with: Healthy habitsShape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.
Start with: MediumLearn to type: home row, all the rows, words and sentences.
Start with: Top & bottom rowsGuess the letters to find the hidden word before the balloons pop.
Start with: Medium wordsSolve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Start with: MediumCheck your typing speed (WPM) and accuracy in 1, 2 or 3 minutes.
Start with: MediumClick the map to find continents, countries, states and regions.
Start with: Your own countrySteer a rocket through space, catching the asteroids that match the target sum.
Start with: Times tablesSlice the flying fruit that match the rule, from even numbers to times tables and fractions.
Start with: Times tablesChoose a hero, setting, problem and object, then write and print your own illustrated mini-book.
Start with: JuniorAnswer the maths question on top of a column to drop your counter, and get four in a row before Robo does.
Start with: Two-digit + and −Play a real tennis match where every shot is a maths question: run to the bubble with the right answer to hit a winner.
Start with: Times tables (3, 4 and 8), two-digit + and −, division factsTurn and drop numbered blocks to clear lines, then answer a quick question about the line to win a power-up.
Start with: Times tablesFast table tennis where the table is covered in numbers: land the ball on the ones that fit the goal for a curving spin shot.
Start with: Greater and less than (to 1,000), multiples in the times tablesFind words with the same or opposite meaning.
Start with: SynonymsRound to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000 or tenth.
Start with: Nearest 100Choose the right homophone to finish each sentence.
Start with: Easy homophonesAdd prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.
Start with: SuffixesRead and place whole numbers, negatives, fractions and decimals.
Start with: Whole numbersStates, provinces and capitals of your country and the world.
Start with: CapitalsFind missing numbers and balance the scales.
Start with: × and ÷Bounce a laser off mirrors, splitters and filters to light every target.
Start with: EasyWire up batteries, switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors to build circuits.
Start with: SparksAnswer times tables to earn gems, then build towers to protect the castle from number gremlins.
Start with: 3 and 4Read and plot coordinates on a pirate map to find Captain Calico’s treasure before he finds yours.
Start with: Easy: 5 × 5 mapChange one letter at a time to climb from the start word to the goal word, and try to match par.
Start with: 4-letter ladders with cluesListen and find Dolch sight words.
Start with: Second Grade listFind the word that rhymes.
Start with: Tricky rhymesFind the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Start with: Make 100 + TypingFind the area and perimeter of rectangles and L-shapes.
Start with: Count squaresName, estimate and calculate angles.
Start with: Angle typesMultiples, factors, prime numbers, square numbers and prime factors.
Start with: MultiplesSeries, codes, ordering clues and “must be true” logic.
Start with: JuniorAnalogies, odd one out, hidden words, synonyms and codes.
Start with: EasyRead and write Roman numerals from I to 3,999.
Start with: I to XXTap to paint 28 original pictures, or print them to colour with crayons.
Start with: DetailedCapital cities from every continent.
Start with: OceaniaPrintable worksheets for 8 year olds
Tips for parents
- Aim for quick recall of times tables.
- Talk about stories: why did characters act that way?
- Try a logic puzzle each week.
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Questions parents ask
What are good learning games for 8 year olds?
Eight-year-olds work on times tables, place value to 1,000, fractions and reading longer texts. Logic puzzles also start to click. The 91 free games on this page are all suitable for age 8.
How long should a 8 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.