Grade R Maths Games
Free maths games for Grade R (ages 5–6), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the CAPS.
Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Numbers up to 10Take away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Numbers up to 10Read an analogue clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Start with: O’clockCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: Up to 20Find the missing number in a sequence.
Start with: Counting onCount coins and notes, and work out change.
Start with: Count coinsName 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Start with: 2D shapesFind the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Start with: Make 10Count pictures up to 5, 10 or 20 and compare groups.
Start with: Up to 10, Which has more?Slide number tiles to make 10, or double them up to 128 and 1024.
Start with: Easy🇿🇦 CAPS: Grade R maths
- Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Count objects: Counting objects and comparing which group has more.
- Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Addition and subtraction: Solving simple adding and taking-away problems with small numbers.
- Space and Shape · 2-D shapes: Recognising and naming circles, triangles and squares.
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 R
Grade R 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.
- 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 R?
Adding and taking away within 10, comparing numbers to 20, counting on, and o’clock times.
Are these Grade R 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 R child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for Grade R. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Extra help with Grade R maths
Success Tutoring tutors help children build confidence and get ahead in maths.