Grade R Science Games
Free science games for Grade R (ages 5–6), each with a suggested starting level.
Science 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.
- Look things up together after a game. Find the countries on a map or the planets in a book.
- Ask “why?” questions. Why is a whale a mammal? Why is Venus so hot?
- Connect facts to real life: spot birds, insects and reptiles on your next walk.
Frequently asked questions
What science should my child know in Grade R?
In Grade R, children explore living things, materials, the Earth and space, and how things work, asking questions and testing ideas. Games like these make the key facts and vocabulary stick.
Are these Grade R science 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.
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