Grade 1 Maths Games
Free maths games for Grade 1 (ages 6–7), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the CAPS.
Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 20Take away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 20Read an analogue clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Start with: Half pastName fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Start with: Halves to quartersCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: Up to 100Find the missing number in a sequence.
Start with: Counting onOnes, tens, hundreds and thousands.
Start with: Tens & onesTen new maths questions every day. Keep your streak!
Start with: Junior (ages 6–8)Count coins and notes, and work out change.
Start with: Count coinsChoose the best unit and convert between units.
Start with: Best unitName 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Start with: Sides & cornersFind the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Start with: Make 20Count pictures up to 5, 10 or 20 and compare groups.
Start with: Up to 20Read pictographs, bar graphs and tally charts.
Start with: PictographsSolve the called sums, mark the answers and shout bingo!
Start with: 4×4 card · Adding & taking awayDays, months, reading a calendar and units of time.
Start with: Days of the weekSlide number tiles to make 10, or double them up to 128 and 1024.
Start with: Easy🇿🇦 CAPS: Grade 1 maths
- Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Count forwards and backwards: Counting forwards and backwards, and recognising number symbols up to 100.
- Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Addition and subtraction: Recalling addition and subtraction facts to 10, and adding and subtracting within 20.
- Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Describe, compare and order numbers: Comparing and ordering whole numbers.
- Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Money: Recognising South African coins and notes.
Content areas, topics and language skills summarised from the Department of Basic Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Mathematics and English Home Language, Foundation Phase (Grades R–3) and Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–6). Learners taking English First Additional Language practise the same skills at their own pace. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by the Department of Basic Education.
Maths in Grade 1
In Grade 1 children become more confident readers and start working with bigger numbers. These games turn the key Grade 1 skills into fun ten-question challenges.
- Short and often beats long and rare: 10 minutes a day builds fact fluency faster than an hour once a week.
- Start one level below where your child is comfortable. Early wins build confidence.
- Ask your child to explain how they got an answer. Talking through a strategy deepens understanding.
- Celebrate streaks and personal bests rather than perfect scores.
Frequently asked questions
What maths should my child know in Grade 1?
Addition and subtraction facts to 20, numbers to 100 and beyond, tens and ones, and skip counting.
Are these Grade 1 maths games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in the browser, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Which level should a Grade 1 child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for Grade 1. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Extra help with Grade 1 maths
Success Tutoring tutors help children build confidence and get ahead in maths.