Free Learning Games for 4 Year Olds
Four-year-olds love repetition and quick wins. Games with big pictures, counting, rhymes and first letters build the foundations for school.
Usually in Grade RR.
11 games for age 4
Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.
Tap to paint 28 original pictures, or print them to colour with crayons.
Listen and find Dolch sight words.
Find the word that rhymes.
Name 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Find the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Count pictures up to 5, 10 or 20 and compare groups.
Letter names, upper and lower case, first sounds and ABC order.
Beginning sounds, blending, digraphs and magic e.
Drag real jigsaw pieces into place to finish bright, colourful pictures.
Six gentle tap games: colours, shapes, animal sounds, counting, big and small, and bubbles.
Printable worksheets for 4 year olds
Tips for parents
- Count everyday things together: stairs, apples, cars.
- Play rhyming games in the car.
- Let them choose the game sometimes.
Other ages
Questions parents ask
What are good learning games for 4 year olds?
Four-year-olds love repetition and quick wins. Games with big pictures, counting, rhymes and first letters build the foundations for school. The 11 free games on this page are all suitable for age 4.
How long should a 4 year old play learning games?
About five to fifteen minutes at a time, ideally with a grown-up nearby.
Are these games free and safe?
Yes. Every game is free, with no adverts, no chat and no sign-up needed.