Year 2 English Games
Free english games for Year 2 (ages 6–7), each with a suggested starting level.
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: 3-letter wordsUnscramble letters using picture clues.
Start with: 3 lettersListen and find Dolch sight words.
Start with: First Grade listFind the word that rhymes.
Start with: Tricky rhymesSpot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Start with: Noun, verb, adjectiveGuess today’s secret word in six tries. New word daily!
Start with: Junior (4 letters)Letter names, upper and lower case, first sounds and ABC order.
Start with: Letter orderEnd marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Start with: Full stops & question marksRead short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.
Start with: Short storiesLearn to type: home row, all the rows, words and sentences.
Start with: Home rowBeginning sounds, blending, digraphs and magic e.
Start with: sh, ch, th, ckFind hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: EasyGuess the letters to find the hidden word before the balloons pop.
Start with: Short wordsGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: EasySolve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Start with: EasyCheck your typing speed (WPM) and accuracy in 1, 2 or 3 minutes.
Start with: EasyEnglish in Year 2
In Year 2 children become more confident readers and start working with bigger numbers. These games turn the key Year 2 skills into fun ten-question challenges.
- 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 Year 2?
High-frequency words, rhymes with different spellings, spelling common words, and spotting nouns, verbs and adjectives.
Are these Year 2 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 Year 2 child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for Year 2. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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