Free 3rd Grade Learning Games (Ages 8–9)
3rd Grade is when multiplication and division really take off. Learning times tables now pays off for years, in fractions, area, long division and beyond.
Math: Common Core 3rd Grade
3.OA.C.7Operations & Algebraic ThinkingFluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.
3.OA.D.9Operations & Algebraic ThinkingIdentify arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or multiplication table), and explain them using properties of operations.
3.NBT.A.2Number & Operations in Base TenFluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
3.NF.A.1Number & Operations: FractionsUnderstand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
3.NF.A.3bNumber & Operations: FractionsRecognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4, 4/6 = 2/3. Explain why the fractions are equivalent, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
3.MD.A.1Measurement & DataTell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes.
English Language Arts: Common Core 3rd Grade
L.3.1aLanguageExplain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
L.3.2eLanguageUse conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words.
All 3rd Grade games
🔢 3rd Grade math games
Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 1,000Take away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 1,000Practice any times table from 2× to 12×.
Start with: 3×, 4× and 8×Division facts and remainders.
Start with: ÷2, ÷5, ÷10Read an analog clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Start with: 5 minutesName fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Start with: Up to eighthsCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: Up to 1,000Find the missing number in a sequence.
Start with: Forwards & backwardsOnes, tens, hundreds and thousands.
Start with: ThousandsTen new math questions every day. Keep your streak!
Start with: Junior or SeniorAnswer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.
Start with: Times tables, EasyCount coins and notes, and work out change.
Start with: Coins and notesChoose the best unit and convert between units.
Start with: Easy conversionsName 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Start with: 3D faces & edgesRound to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000 or tenth.
Start with: Nearest 100Find the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Start with: Make 100 + TypingFind the area and perimeter of rectangles and L-shapes.
Start with: Count squaresRead pictographs, bar graphs and tally charts.
Start with: CompareName, estimate and calculate angles.
Start with: Angle typesMultiples, factors, prime numbers, square numbers and prime factors.
Start with: MultiplesSolve the called sums, mark the answers and shout bingo!
Start with: Times tablesRead and place whole numbers, negatives, fractions and decimals.
Start with: Whole numbersRead and write Roman numerals from I to 3,999.
Start with: I to XXFind missing numbers and balance the scales.
Start with: × and ÷Days, months, reading a calendar and units of time.
Start with: Reading a calendar25 timed times tables questions, just like a real multiplication check.
Start with: Practice, 2 to 12📚 3rd Grade english games
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: Medium🧩 3rd Grade logic & memory games
Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.
Start with: 20 cardsKid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.
Start with: 6×6 EasyProgram a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.
Start with: ExplorerSeries, codes, ordering clues and “must be true” logic.
Start with: JuniorAnalogies, odd one out, hidden words, synonyms and codes.
Start with: EasyShape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.
Start with: MediumHop through a number maze, stepping only on answers that match the rule.
Start with: MiddleTurn 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🌍 3rd 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 groupsCapital cities from every continent.
Start with: OceaniaLearn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Start with: OceansSenses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Start with: Healthy habitsStates of matter, changes of state and the water cycle.
Start with: PropertiesFood chains, animal diets, habitats and adaptations.
Start with: Herbivore, carnivore or omnivore?Parts of a plant, seeds, pollination and photosynthesis.
Start with: Seeds & life cyclesStates, 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: MediumWhat children learn in 3rd Grade
Use these games for quick daily practice. The times tables and division games are especially worth playing a few minutes each day until the facts become automatic.
- Math: Times tables, division facts, fractions, numbers to 10,000, and telling time to the minute.
- English: Tricky spelling words, adverbs, and building vocabulary with synonyms.
- Science & geography: Animal classification, the solar system, and first capital cities.
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🎯 Skills and worksheets for 3rd Grade
Practice one skill at a time, with tricks and a game set to the right level:
Free printable worksheets with answers (all 3rd Grade worksheets):
Frequently asked questions
What games are good for 3rd Grade?
Children aged 8–9 enjoy Addition Adventure, Subtraction Sprint, Times Tables Challenge, Division Dash and more. Each game on this page shows the level we recommend for 3rd Grade.
Are these games aligned with the Common Core State Standards?
Yes. This page lists the Common Core expectations for 3rd Grade and the games that practice each one, with the level to start on.
Are these 3rd 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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