Year 4 English Games
Free english games for Year 4 (ages 8–9), each with a suggested starting level.
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: Tricky wordsUnscramble letters using picture clues.
Start with: 6+ lettersFind words with the same or opposite meaning.
Start with: SynonymsSpot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Start with: + AdverbsGuess today’s secret word in six tries. New word daily!
Start with: Junior or SeniorEnd marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Start with: Capital lettersChoose 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 short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.
Start with: StoriesLearn to type: home row, all the rows, words and sentences.
Start with: Top & bottom rowsFind hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: MediumGuess the letters to find the hidden word before the balloons pop.
Start with: Medium wordsGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: MediumSolve 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: MediumEnglish in Year 4
Year 4 is when multiplication and division really take off. Learning times tables now pays off for years, in fractions, area, long division and beyond.
- 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 4?
Tricky spelling words, adverbs, and building vocabulary with synonyms.
Are these Year 4 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 4 child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for Year 4. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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