Reception Science Games
Free science games for Reception (ages 5–6), each with a suggested starting level.
Science in Reception
Reception is when many children start to read and work with numbers. These games give five- and six-year-olds quick, playful practice with the skills they are learning in class.
- Look things up together after a game. Find the countries on a map or the planets in a book.
- Ask “why?” questions. Why is a whale a mammal? Why is Venus so hot?
- Connect facts to real life: spot birds, insects and reptiles on your next walk.
Frequently asked questions
What science should my child know in Reception?
In Reception, children explore living things, materials, the Earth and space, and how things work, asking questions and testing ideas. Games like these make the key facts and vocabulary stick.
Are these Reception science games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in the browser, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Which level should a Reception child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for Reception. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Extra help with Reception science
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