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.
27 games for age 5
Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Read an analogue clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.
Tap to paint 28 original pictures, or print them to colour with crayons.
Learn how each chess piece moves, then play a full game against the computer.
Take away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Compare numbers with <, > and =.
Find the missing number in a sequence.
Unscramble letters using picture clues.
Listen and find Dolch sight words.
Find the word that rhymes.
Mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Count coins and notes, and work out change.
Name 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Find the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Count pictures up to 5, 10 or 20 and compare groups.
Letter names, upper and lower case, first sounds and ABC order.
Program a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.
Beginning sounds, blending, digraphs and magic e.
Find hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Parts of a plant, seeds, pollination and photosynthesis.
Turn and fit the seven tangram pieces to make animals and shapes.
Guess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Drag real jigsaw pieces into place to finish bright, colourful pictures.
Ten new trivia questions every day, plus practice quizzes.
Slide number tiles to make 10, or double them up to 128 and 1024.
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.
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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 27 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.