Kindergarten Reading & English Games
Free reading & english games for Kindergarten (ages 5–6), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the Common Core.
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: Primer listFind the word that rhymes.
Start with: Same endingsLetter names, upper and lower case, first sounds and ABC order.
Start with: Upper & lower case, First soundsBeginning sounds, blending, digraphs and magic e.
Start with: Blending (CVC)Find hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: EasyGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: Easy🇺🇸 Common Core: Kindergarten reading & english
- RF.K.2a Recognize and produce rhyming words.
- RF.K.3c Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
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Reading & English in Kindergarten
Kindergarten 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.
- 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 reading & english should my child know in Kindergarten?
First sight words, rhyming words, and spelling simple three-letter words like cat, dog and sun.
Are these Kindergarten reading & 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 Kindergarten child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for Kindergarten. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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