Free Grade 6 Learning Games (Ages 11–12)
Grade 6 is a great time to make sure core skills are rock solid before secondary school.
Mathematics: CAPS Grade 6
Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Whole numbersPlace value of digits in whole numbers to at least 9 digits, and comparing and ordering large numbers.
Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Common fractions and decimal fractionsLinking common fractions, decimal fractions and percentages.
Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Whole numbersDivision with remainders.
MeasurementPerimeter and area of 2-D shapes.
English Home Language: CAPS Grade 6
Language Structures and ConventionsUsing punctuation accurately and choosing between commonly confused words.
Writing and PresentingSpelling challenging words correctly.
All Grade 6 games
🔢 Grade 6 maths games
Practise any times table from 2× to 12×.
Start with: Mixed 2–12 + TypingDivision facts and remainders.
Start with: With remainders + TypingName fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Start with: Equivalent fractionsCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: DecimalsTen new maths questions every day. Keep your streak!
Start with: Senior (ages 9–12)Answer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.
Start with: All four, HardChoose the best unit and convert between units.
Start with: Harder conversionsRound to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000 or tenth.
Start with: Decimals + TypingConvert, compare and order fractions, decimals and percentages.
Start with: Compare & orderFind the area and perimeter of rectangles and L-shapes.
Start with: MixedName, estimate and calculate angles.
Start with: Missing angles, MixedMultiples, factors, prime numbers, square numbers and prime factors.
Start with: Prime factors & squaresSolve the called sums, mark the answers and shout bingo!
Start with: MixedRead and place whole numbers, negatives, fractions and decimals.
Start with: Negative numbersRead and write Roman numerals from I to 3,999.
Start with: Hard (to 3,999) & MixedFind missing numbers and balance the scales.
Start with: Two steps + Typing25 timed times tables questions, just like a real multiplication check.
Start with: Real test, 2 to 12📚 Grade 6 english games
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: Challenge wordsFind words with the same or opposite meaning.
Start with: MixedSpot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Start with: + AdverbsGuess today’s secret word in six tries. New word daily!
Start with: Senior (5 letters)End marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Start with: MixedChoose the right homophone to finish each sentence.
Start with: Commonly confused wordsAdd prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.
Start with: Build a wordRead short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.
Start with: Fact filesLearn to type: home row, all the rows, words and sentences.
Start with: SentencesFind hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: HardGuess the letters to find the hidden word before the balloons pop.
Start with: Long wordsGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: HardSolve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Start with: Hard🧩 Grade 6 logic & memory games
Kid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.
Start with: 6×6 HardProgram a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.
Start with: LoopsSeries, codes, ordering clues and “must be true” logic.
Start with: SeniorAnalogies, odd one out, hidden words, synonyms and codes.
Start with: HardShape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.
Start with: HardHop through a number maze, stepping only on answers that match the rule.
Start with: SeniorTurn and fit the seven tangram pieces to make animals and shapes.
Start with: HardLearn how each chess piece moves, then play a full game against the computer.
Start with: HardDrag real jigsaw pieces into place to finish bright, colourful pictures.
Start with: Hard🌍 Grade 6 science & geography games
Planets, the Sun, the Moon and space facts.
Start with: Space explorerMammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Start with: Tricky animalsCapital cities from every continent.
Start with: Whole worldLearn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Start with: Big factsSenses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Start with: OrgansStates of matter, changes of state and the water cycle.
Start with: Reversible changesFood chains, animal diets, habitats and adaptations.
Start with: AdaptationsStates, provinces and capitals of your country and the world.
Start with: World capitalsGuess the country from its flag, from famous flags to tricky lookalikes.
Start with: HardWhat children learn in Grade 6
These games are quick brain workouts for older kids: speed rounds of times tables, tricky decimals, vocabulary challenges and the whole-world capitals quiz.
- Maths: Instant recall of all times tables, division, decimals and equivalent fractions.
- English: Challenge spelling, vocabulary (synonyms and antonyms) and grammar.
- Logic & general knowledge: Hard 6×6 sudoku, the solar system, animal science and world capitals.
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.
🎯 Skills and worksheets for Grade 6
Practise one skill at a time, with tricks and a game set to the right level:
Free printable worksheets with answers (all Grade 6 worksheets):
Frequently asked questions
What games are good for Grade 6?
Children aged 11–12 enjoy Times Tables Challenge, Division Dash, Fraction Pizza, Greater Than, Less Than and more. Each game on this page shows the level we recommend for Grade 6.
Are these games matched to CAPS topics for Mathematics and English Home Language (Grades R–6)?
Yes. This page lists the CAPS expectations for Grade 6 and the games that practise each one, with the level to start on.
Are these Grade 6 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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