Free 2nd Grade Learning Games (Ages 7–8)
2nd Grade is a big year for mental math and spelling. Children work with numbers to 1,000, learn their first times tables, and read the clock to the quarter hour or five minutes.
Math: Common Core 2nd Grade
2.OA.B.2Operations & Algebraic ThinkingFluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers.
2.NBT.B.5Number & Operations in Base TenFluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
2.NBT.A.1Number & Operations in Base TenUnderstand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones.
2.NBT.A.2Number & Operations in Base TenCount within 1000; skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s.
2.NBT.A.4Number & Operations in Base TenCompare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
2.MD.C.7Measurement & DataTell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, using a.m. and p.m.
English Language Arts: Common Core 2nd Grade
RF.2.3fReading: Foundational SkillsRecognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
L.2.2dLanguageGeneralize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → badge; boy → boil).
L.2.1eLanguageUse adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.
All 2nd Grade games
🔢 2nd Grade math games
Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 100Take away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 100Practice any times table from 2× to 12×.
Start with: 2, 5, 10Read an analog clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Start with: Quarter past / toName fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Start with: Halves to quartersCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: Up to 1,000Find the missing number in a sequence.
Start with: Skip countingOnes, tens, hundreds and thousands.
Start with: HundredsTen new math questions every day. Keep your streak!
Start with: Junior (ages 6–8)Answer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.
Start with: Addition & subtraction, EasyCount coins and notes, and work out change.
Start with: Coins and notesChoose the best unit and convert between units.
Start with: Best unitName 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Start with: 3D shapesRound to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000 or tenth.
Start with: Nearest 10Find the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Start with: Make 100Read pictographs, bar graphs and tally charts.
Start with: Bar graphs, Tables & talliesSolve the called sums, mark the answers and shout bingo!
Start with: 5×5 card · Adding & taking awayRead and place whole numbers, negatives, fractions and decimals.
Start with: Whole numbersFind missing numbers and balance the scales.
Start with: + and −Days, months, reading a calendar and units of time.
Start with: Months25 timed times tables questions, just like a real multiplication check.
Start with: Practice, easier tables📚 2nd Grade english games
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: Simple wordsUnscramble letters using picture clues.
Start with: 4–5 lettersListen and find Dolch sight words.
Start with: Second Grade listFind the word that rhymes.
Start with: Tricky rhymesFind words with the same or opposite meaning.
Start with: SynonymsSpot 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)End 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: PrefixesRead 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: Magic eFind 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: MediumSolve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Start with: Easy🧩 2nd Grade logic & memory games
Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.
Start with: 16 cards, Math themeKid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.
Start with: 4×4 Medium or HardProgram a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.
Start with: ExplorerShape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.
Start with: EasyHop through a number maze, stepping only on answers that match the rule.
Start with: JuniorTurn and fit the seven tangram pieces to make animals and shapes.
Start with: MediumTap to paint 28 original pictures, or print them to color with crayons.
Start with: DetailedLearn how each chess piece moves, then play a full game against the computer.
Start with: EasyDrag real jigsaw pieces into place to finish bright, colorful pictures.
Start with: Medium🌍 2nd Grade science & geography games
Planets, the Sun, the Moon and space facts.
Start with: Space cadetMammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Start with: All 6 groupsLearn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Start with: ContinentsSenses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Start with: Healthy habitsStates of matter, changes of state and the water cycle.
Start with: Solid, liquid or gas?Food chains, animal diets, habitats and adaptations.
Start with: HabitatsParts of a plant, seeds, pollination and photosynthesis.
Start with: What plants needStates, provinces and capitals of your country and the world.
Start with: CapitalsGuess the country from its flag, from famous flags to tricky lookalikes.
Start with: EasyWhat children learn in 2nd Grade
These games match those skills. Each one has several levels, so your child can review earlier work and stretch themselves in the same game.
- Math: Adding and subtracting within 100, the 2, 5 and 10 times tables, skip counting, place value to hundreds, halves and quarters, and telling time.
- English: High-frequency words, spelling patterns, word families, and synonyms (words that mean the same).
- Science & logic: Sorting animals into groups, space facts, and harder memory and sudoku puzzles.
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🎯 Skills and worksheets for 2nd Grade
Practice one skill at a time, with tricks and a game set to the right level:
Free printable worksheets with answers (all 2nd Grade worksheets):
Frequently asked questions
What games are good for 2nd Grade?
Children aged 7–8 enjoy Addition Adventure, Subtraction Sprint, Times Tables Challenge, Telling Time and more. Each game on this page shows the level we recommend for 2nd Grade.
Are these games aligned with the Common Core State Standards?
Yes. This page lists the Common Core expectations for 2nd Grade and the games that practice each one, with the level to start on.
Are these 2nd Grade games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in your browser with no download and no sign-up.
How long should my child play each day?
Short sessions work best: one or two rounds (about 5–10 minutes) a day builds skills faster than occasional long sessions.
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