Free Learning Games for 3 Year Olds
At three, children learn best through short, playful bursts with a grown-up nearby: matching, sorting, colours, shapes and listening to sounds.
Usually in Preschool.
5 games for age 3
Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.
Tap to paint 28 original pictures, or print them to colour with crayons.
Count pictures up to 5, 10 or 20 and compare groups.
Letter names, upper and lower case, first sounds and ABC order.
Six gentle tap games: colours, shapes, animal sounds, counting, big and small, and bubbles.
Printable worksheets for 3 year olds
Tips for parents
- Play together and talk about what you see.
- Keep it to five or ten minutes.
- Celebrate effort, not right answers.
Other ages
Questions parents ask
What are good learning games for 3 year olds?
At three, children learn best through short, playful bursts with a grown-up nearby: matching, sorting, colours, shapes and listening to sounds. The 5 free games on this page are all suitable for age 3.
How long should a 3 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.