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Dive into our delightful collection of games designed especially for 5-Year-Olds, where interactive adventures and colorful journeys await! Our carefully curated selection ensures age-appropriate fun that stimulates creativity, enhances problem-solving skills, and nurtures a love for learning. From puzzles that challenge young minds to vibrant story-based games that spark imagination, there is something for every little explorer. Both online and soon-to-be-released web versions offer endless opportunities for fun, making it easy for kids to play and learn anytime, anywhere. Join us in a world where play and educational growth go hand in hand!

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In an era where digital interaction is ubiquitous, discerning the right kind of screen time for children, especially for 5-year-olds, has become paramount for parents and educators alike. Amidst a sea of digital content, our games emerge as a beacon of developmental aid, learning, and fun for young learners. Designed specifically with the cognitive and emotional growth of 5-year-olds in mind, these games blend entertainment with educational value, making them a unique asset in a child's developmental journey.

The interactive nature of our games serves as the cornerstone of their effectiveness. For 5-year-olds, the world is a sprawling canvas of questions and curiosities. Our interactive games are crafted to tap into this innate curiosity, transforming every click, swipe, or command into a learning opportunity. This interactivity is not merely about receiving immediate responses from the game but is deeply integrated with educational objectives that cater to developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and basic literacy and numeracy.

Moreover, the adaptability of these games to individual learning paces is a game-changer. Each child is unique, with their strengths, weaknesses, and speed of learning. Our games for 5-year-olds are designed to recognize and adapt to this variability, offering a personalized learning experience. This ensures that every child feels both challenged and supported, promoting a healthy learning curve without the pressure of competition.

Social-emotional development is another critical area our games address. Through storylines that involve cooperation, empathy, and understanding diverse perspectives, children learn invaluable life skills. These interactive stories and scenarios encourage children to think about how their actions affect others, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence from a young age.

The imminent launch of our games on the web broadens their accessibility, ensuring that the developmental benefits they offer are not limited by device availability. This move towards web-based gaming is especially significant in today’s world, where equitable access to educational resources is a pressing need. By making these games available online, we are taking a step towards democratizing educational resources, making them accessible to a wider audience of 5-year-olds across different backgrounds.

Furthermore, the safety of digital spaces is a top priority. Our web-based games for 5-year-olds are designed with stringent safety measures to ensure a secure online environment. Parents and educators can have peace of mind knowing that children are not only learning in a fun and interactive way but are also protected from the potential pitfalls of the internet.

In conclusion, our games stand out as a valuable tool in the developmental arsenal for 5-year-olds. By seamlessly integrating education with entertainment, they offer a balanced approach to screen time, promoting cognitive development, emotional growth, and social skills. With the expansion into web-based gaming, we are excited to reach more young learners, providing them with a foundation of skills and knowledge through the medium they love most – games.

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TurtleDiary offers 1000+ games that are interactive, educational, and that kids love to play. TurtleDiary includes multiple learning-based games for kids that support necessary skills while promoting fun.

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Kids learn Sight Words, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, and other Parts of Speech, developing grammar skills right in the app.

Nowadays, the skill of typing is undoubtedly essential. More activities are technology based and knowing how to type efficiently and successfully is key. TurtleDiary provides fun keyboarding games for kids that develop the necessary skills for typing success.

For kids who thrive on competition and challenge, we offer many fun multiplayer games. Kids can engage with their classmates, a friend (with an invite) and others in the world, in a safe environment.

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Our science games will develop your child's sense of curiosity. They build upon basic science concepts, reinforcing comprehension in an engaging, approachable, stimulating manner. Our program offers a collection of science games covering topics like the human body, weather, life cycles, animals, and much more.

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We have over 500+ Online quizzes enabling children from first to fifth grade to become more confident in applying learned concepts. They can also receive instant evaluations. Our fun quizzes give kids the opportunity to receive positive feedback as they master new skills and build their knowledge base.

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The app offers 3 skill levels for typing - basic, intermediate, and advanced, that include multiple lessons in each. The basic level covers touch typing skills and introduction to the QWERTY keyboard. At the intermediate level, students learn to type basic words and simple sentences. The final advanced level progresses kids to more complex sentences and short paragraphs, all the while building solid typing skills. The program is comprehensive enough to ensure typing mastery and user friendly so your child can develop at an individualized pace.

Worksheets are a great learning tool for kids just learning to write or those who want additional practice at home. At TurtleDiary, we recognize the importance of practicing educational content online and offline. We offer 1000+ printable worksheets in subjects such as language arts, math, and science. Worksheets give students an opportunity to display their work in a written format and to receive feedback. Be sure to check out our fun and colorful worksheets for kids, available for download.

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We offer plenty of assessment tests, accessible anytime, to analyze student performance and identify areas of concern to address.

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Our app offers a seamless integration with Google drive. Teachers can access current or past google drive documents without leaving the program.

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Teachers can login to TurtleDiary using their existing Google Account. They can use a simple process to import their existing google classrooms into TurtleDiary, saving time and teaching resources.

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Our app offers several management features that simplify and streamline processes for administrators and educators in a top-down approach.

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Our dashboard provides an easy-to-use interface to access the TurtleDiary program and all its offerings. From the dashboard, teachers can manage classes and update student details, easily adding students or creating classes, as needed.

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Turtle Diary offers a huge compendium of online educational games from K4 through 5th grade. These support the content kids are already learning in the classroom. Often students need just a little bit of extra help to master those concepts that are introduced in the classroom. With Turtle Diary they can have that...and so much more.

The games contain amazing graphics with age-appropriate content for each grade level in each subject. Students will enjoy playing the games while you know that behind the scenes, they’re practicing and reinforcing new skills.

With Turtle Diary, kids can try multiple games that all reinforce the same concept. This gives them a scaffolded and repetitive approach to mastery of a variety of subjects. Gone are the days of rote memorization and boring flash cards.

With our site, kids will be begging to come back and play some more games. Students can play by themselves, with classmates online, or with other kids logging on. It adds an element of positive peer experience, knowing that other kids are also practicing. And they can have a bit of competition if they want!

Instead of constant battles about working on learning skills, introduce your kids to Turtle Diary. Then, take a step back to watch the magic of learning happen!

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Put away your flashcards and workbooks and log on to see the new way to master educational skills! Top educators worked exclusively with Turtle Diary to create game after game with superior content and maximum fun for every child.

The concepts reviewed parallel those taught in the everyday classroom for grades K4 through 5th grade. Students focus on mastering the concept on their own with consistent and repetitive review. They won’t even realize they’re reviewing thanks to incredibly fun graphics, sounds, and interactive games.

These games will keep your kids coming back for more day after day. You can rest easy knowing they’re working towards their future.

With skills backed by top educators, parents know that Turtle Diary is giving their kids the best they have to offer. The games help to solidify the necessary skills needed for their specific grade levels.

Turtle Diary’s games are not only educational, but incredibly fun. They can even be a bit competitive at times when you choose a multiplayer option.

Students can also link up with kids in their classes and play games specifically recommended by their teacher. This helps them master the exact concepts they are working on in their classroom. The possibilities are endless, and the fun is never-ending.

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Gamification isn’t just a new buzzword around education. The concept swirls in every educational endeavor that involves helping kids to master concepts by including games, rewards, and fun.

With Turtle Diary, concepts can be practiced in a variety of ways. But the kids will tell you they prefer the gamification features. They can see how well they’re doing in the games with the interactive scoring component.

Often, there is a countdown that occurs with each game. This encourages the students to beat their own best time on whatever concept they happen to be studying.

Who doesn’t love a good story or to be the hero in your own story? With Turtle Diary, students can play games where they must slay a dragon, or shoot hoops, or race a car. They answer questions that help them to practice and master important grade-level concepts.

Students will come back again and again for more competition as well. Turtle Diary’s multiplayer options allow students to pit themselves against kids from their own class. They can also play someone in the Turtle Diary platform. A bit of friendly competition often encourages students towards mastery in a way that nothing else quite can.

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Sometimes grades in school don’t reflect a student’s true aptitude, and sometimes they do. Either way, students can benefit from time spent on Turtle Diary instead of in front of mindless video games.

Our platform takes the fun of video games and puts it into an educational context. This helps students learn more and enjoy the process while they’re playing. Students who don’t quite seem to be able to get a leg up in the classroom will love the opportunity to work on their skills by playing games. Those who excel can come and practice their processing and recall speeds, or work on something more challenging.

With a wide variety of great games in every subject, students will always find a place for them at Turtle Diary. Students will be empowered by the option to choose their own games. They can work towards the same goals established in their classroom in a fun and engaging way.

They often don’t realize that the games are actually helping them find success in a variety of subjects. They’re just having fun choosing their characters and working to get the next high score. Spend 15-20 minutes on Turtle Diary each day in problem areas and watch how quickly your child will improve!

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Kids learning games that can travel with you wherever you may be are one of Turtle Diary’s most exciting features. As long as you have a stable WiFi connection, your student will always have access to Turtle Diary’s entire platform. Kids learning games are everywhere these days, so you want to have the right one at their fingertips at all times.

Turtle Diary promises to be an adventure in education that can travel with you wherever you may be. There’s nothing like learning on the go! Kids have this opportunity with the wide variety of games and materials available for parents.

No matter where you are or when you’re there, Turtle Diary will always be there. Kids can master both problem areas and areas needed to challenge kids. Wouldn’t you rather have the kids be mesmerized by the games than pull teeth as they actively protest their schoolwork?

Simply download the app on your tablet, iPad, or iPad. Your kids will be able to join in on the ultimate fun of Turtle Diary. No matter what your busy situation is, kids can always have Turtle Diary with them. They can master their current subjects with a high quotient of fun and gamification.

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With Turtle Diary, we’ve done the hard work for you. Common Core Standards used in their classrooms will be reinforced with our games, lessons, and quizzes.

All of the fun we offer on our site is aligned with the newer vision of mathematics and other subjects. By sticking with Turtle Diary, you can let us handle the hard work of explaining Common Core. Sometimes this method may seem foreign to you if you’ve learned with “old math.” In fact, you might just learn along with your student!

Students have the necessary skills to be able to compete in a competitive world with an increased focus on STEM. Cognitive demand reigns higher than rote learning, and students are able to quickly visualize and manipulate numbers. They can “see” the inner workings of the problems, especially in math, and learn to mentally work the numbers.

Turtle Diary helps students to learn and practice these concepts, especially if they aren’t quite grasping it in the classroom. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your student picks up the new concepts. Just remember that they’ve never learned it the “old” way. The Common Core way is THE way for their learning journey.

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24/7 access to great games while still building a foundation for learning? Welcome to Turtle Diary, where you can have it all! Edutainment at its finest is alive and well here.

Students can access our platform from wherever they go on whatever device they have. All you need is an internet connection.

Once you enter Turtle Diary, the world is yours to explore. From learning videos to quizzes to entertaining games and multiplayer challenges, students will never be bored. Turtle Diary offers students amazing graphics, sounds, and intense gaming. This allows students a chance to breathe while learning in a stress-free environment.

With new games being added all the time, your student will never get bored with Turtle Diary. And since our games align with Common Core, the more they play, the more they’ll learn. The more they learn, the better their classroom experience will be because the information will click with repeated exposure.

Even though there may seem to be an overwhelming amount of games, the idea is to give students the choice. All of the games in a grade level reinforce the same necessary concepts, but just in a different way. Students will be practicing the same ideas over and over again as they choose from one fun game to another. We dare them to be bored!

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Khan Academy Kids makes learning fun with thousands of educational games, books, and activities that inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery for children ages 2-8. Khan Academy Kids is a free educational app for children ages 2-8. The Khan Kids library includes thousands of kids books, reading games, and more. Kodi the Bear and her friends at the Kids’ Club provide a safe and fun way for kids to learn and play. Best of all, Khan Kids is 100% free with no ads or subscriptions. READING, MATH & MORE: With over 5000 lessons and educational games for kids, there is always more to learn in Khan Academy Kids. Kodi the Bear guides kids through interactive learning games. Kids can learn the alphabet with abc games and practice phonics with Ollo the Elephant. During story time, kids can learn to read and learn to write with Reya the Red Panda. Peck the Hummingbird teaches numbers and counting while Sandy the Dingo loves shapes, sorting and memory puzzles. Their fun math games for kids are sure to spark a love of learning. ENDLESS BOOKS FOR KIDS: As kids learn to read, they can grow their love of books in the Khan Kids Library. The library is full of educational kids books for preschool, kindergarten and early elementary school. Kids can read about animals, dinosaurs, science, trucks and pets with non-fiction books for kids from National Geographic and Bellwether Media. While kids practice reading skills, they can select Read To Me to have kids books read aloud. We have books for kids in English and Spanish too. EARLY LEARNING TO EARLY ELEMENTARY: Khan Kids is an educational app for kids ages 2-8. From preschool lessons and kindergarten learning games to 1st and 2nd grade activities, kids can have fun learning at every level. As they head to preschool and kindergarten, kids can learn to count, add and subtract with fun math games. LEARN AT HOME & AT SCHOOL: Khan Academy Kids is the perfect learning app for families at home. From sleepy mornings to road trips, kids and families love learning with Khan Kids. Families that homeschool also enjoy our educational kids games and lessons for kids. And teachers love using Khan Kids in the classroom. Teachers from kindergarten to second grade can easily create assignments and monitor student learning. KID-FRIENDLY CURRICULUM: Designed by experts in early childhood education, Khan Academy Kids is aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Common Core Standards. OFFLINE ACCESS: No wifi? No problem! Kids can learn on the go with the Khan Academy Kids offline library. Dozens of books and games for kids are available offline, so the learning never has to stop. Kids can practice the alphabet and trace letters, read books and spell sight words, learn numbers and play math games - all offline! KID SAFE & COMPLETELY FREE: The Khan Academy Kids app is a safe and fun way for children to learn and play. Khan Kids is COPPA-compliant so children’s privacy is always protected. Khan Academy Kids is 100% free. There are no ads and no subscriptions, so kids can safely focus on learning, reading and playing. KHAN ACADEMY: Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Khan Academy Kids was created by early learning experts from Duck Duck Moose who created 22 preschool games and won 22 Parents’ Choice Awards, 19 Children’s Technology Review Awards and a KAPi award for Best Children’s App. Khan Academy Kids is 100% free with no ads or subscriptions. SUPER SIMPLE SONGS: The beloved children’s brand Super Simple is created by Skyship Entertainment. Their award-winning Super Simple Songs combine delightful animation and puppetry with kids songs to help make learning simple and fun. With over 10 million subscribers on YouTube, their songs for kids are favorites with parents, teachers and kids around the globe.

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1. SplashLearn’s Online Educational Games for 5 Year Olds 

2. the rubik’s cube , 3. sequence cards, 4. tic-tac-toe , 5. knock the can, 6. alphabet bingo , engaging and easy board games, 7. chutes and ladders , 8. candy land, 9. scrabble jr. , 10. feed the woozle .

Parents of 5 year olds know that this age is a critical time in their child’s development, and finding the right way to help them learn can be challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun learning games for 5 year olds that can make the process enjoyable for both parents and children.

Whether you’re looking for ways to teach your child the alphabet or basic math concepts, there are plenty of options. So, let’s get the ball rolling with our list of the best games for 5 year olds!

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List of the Best Educational Games for 5 Year Olds!

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With so many different games on the market, we’ve divided our list into categories to make it easier for you to find the perfect game for your child.

Learning Games That Kids Will Definitely Enjoy!

First on our list are classic learning games for 5 year olds that have been around for years. These time-tested games are perfect for helping your child learn the basics, including the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors.

Skill Development: Math and reading

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Skill Development: Helps with cognitive development, motor skills and problem solving

What you need: Rubik’s cube

Not only is the Rubik’s Cube a classic game that’s perfect for helping your child learn about colors and patterns, but it’s also a great way to develop their problem-solving skills. You can help your child get started by teaching them how to solve the first layer of the cube. Once they’ve mastered that, they can move on to solving the entire cube.

Tip: Many online tutorials and how-to videos are available to help your child learn how to solve the Rubik’s Cube.

Skill Development: This game helps with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It’s also a great way to teach your child how to count. 

What you need: A deck of cards

Sequence cards is a classic card game that is perfect for helping your child learn about numbers and patterns. The game aims to lay down cards in numerical order, from 1–10. Not only will they be having fun, but they’ll be learning essential math skills too!

Tip: Make sure to start with an easy level before moving on to the more difficult ones.

Skill Development: This game is a lot of fun and also a great way to teach your child about numbers and strategic thinking.

What you need: A piece of paper and a pencil.

This game is a classic for a reason—it’s easy to learn, and it’s a lot of fun! Draw a grid with nine squares, and label each square with a number from one to nine. Players take turns drawing Xs and Os in the squares, trying to get three in a row. The first player to do so wins the game!

Skill Development: It is a great way to teach your child about aiming and hand-eye coordination. It’s also a lot of fun! 

What you need: An empty can and a softball.

This is a classic outdoor game for active kids. Players take turns throwing the ball at the can, trying to knock it over. The first player to do so wins the game! Your child will love spending time outdoors while playing this game.

Tip: Set up the can at different distances to make the game more challenging.

Skill Development: This game helps with letter recognition and letter sounds.  

One of the most basic games you can play with your child is Alphabet Bingo. Write out the alphabet on each piece of paper, leaving a few spaces blank. The player then draws a letter from a bag or hat and fills the blank space. The first player to fill in all of their spaces wins the game!

What you need: A piece of paper for each player and a pen or pencil.

Tip: You can make the game more challenging by having the player fill in the spaces with words that start with the drawn letter.

Board games for children are a great way to teach them about different concepts. They’re also a lot of fun! Here are a few of our favorites:

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The game’s objective is to be the first player to finish by climbing up ladders and avoiding slides (chutes). This is a perfect math game for younger kids, as it doesn’t require any reading. It’s a great way to spend some quality time with your child while they learn important skills.

Skill Development: This classic game is a great way to teach your child about numbers and counting. 

What you need: Chutes and Ladders board, dice, and different colored counters

Tip: Use dice with pictures instead of numbers to make the game more accessible for younger kids.

Candy Land is a classic board game for children. The game is simple—players move their pieces around the board according to the colors of candies they draw from a deck of cards. It is a fun, easy game that young children will enjoy.

Skill Development: It is perfect for 5 year olds, as it helps to develop counting and color recognition skills.

What you need: Candy Land board game

Scrabble Jr. is a great way to introduce your child to spelling and vocabulary. The game is played with two to four players. Players take turns making words with the letter tiles they have been dealt. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins! You can even help them by teaching them the definitions of words they don’t know.

Skill Development: This game is perfect for helping your child expand their vocabulary and learn new words. 

What you need: Scrabble Jr. board game

Tip: Use smaller words and simpler rules when playing with younger children.

This game is about matching shapes and colors. The aim is to get the Woozle fed by matching the right colored food to his mouth. This is an extremely fun game for 5 year olds as it is both fun and educational. Your child will love playing this game, and you’ll love watching them learn!

Skill Development: It’s a great way to help your child learn about shapes and colors and develop their fine motor skills.

11. Guess Who?

Guess Who? is a classic board game that has been around for years. The game’s objective is to be the first player to guess which character their opponent has selected.

To play, each player chooses a card with a character on it. They then take turns asking yes or no questions about the other player’s character, such as “Do they have blue eyes?” The first player to guess correctly wins the game!

What you need: All you need is the game board pack of Guess Who?

Skill Development: It’s a great way to help your child learn about facial features and matching.  

12. Katamino 

A puzzle game that helps kids with spatial awareness. With eighty different challenges to solve, it’s a great way to keep little ones engaged and learning.

You can also play the game with multiple players, making it a great option to spend more quality time with your child.

Skill Development: Katamino is perfect for kids starting to get a handle on shapes and geometry

What you need: Katamino puzzle set

Exhausting Physical Games for Kids

Along with the indoor games, there are a lot of outdoor games for children they can play to have some physical activity in their daily routine. Here are some popular and fun games for 5 year olds.

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13. Hula Hoop 

Hula hooping is not only a great workout but also a lot of fun! It’s the perfect game for 5 year olds to play to use up some of their boundless energy. Your kid can practice hula hooping in the backyard, at the park, or even indoors if you have enough space. With some practice, your kid will be a pro in no time!

Skill Development: This physical activity can also help improve coordination.

What you need: One or more Hula Hoops, and you’re good to go!

14. Scavenger Hunt 

A scavenger hunt is a great way to get kids moving and exploring. To play, hide different items around your backyard or house. Then, give your child a list of items they need to find. Once they find all the items on the list, they win the game! Depending on your child’s age and ability, you can make the game as easy or as difficult as you like.

Skill Development: It’s also a perfect opportunity to teach them about nature and the world around them.

What you need: Some items that can be hidden as treasures and some sheets do draw maps or write clues for the hunters.

15. Don’t Let the Balloon Touch the Ground 

All you need is a balloon and an outdoor space. The game’s objective is to keep the balloon from touching the ground. Players can use their hands, feet, or other body parts to keep the balloon aloft. If the balloon touches the ground, the player who last touched it is out! The last player standing wins the game.

Skill Development: This game is great for coordination and gross motor skills.

What you need: A balloon, that’s it!

16. Hide and Seek

Hide and seek is a classic game that children can play anywhere. It’s a great way to get kids moving and exploring their environment. 

Your child can play hide and seek with you, another adult, or even older kids. If you’re playing with younger children, be sure to provide them with some good hiding spots!

Skill Development: It’s the perfect opportunity to teach them about blending with environments and how to use their senses.

What you need: An enclosed area indoors or outdoors, like a small field or in a hall where players can hide

17. Bean Bag Toss 

A bean bag toss is a great game to engage children in physical activity. To play, have your child stand a few feet away from the target and try to toss the bean bag inside. If they succeed, move the target further away. 

If they miss, move the target closer. You can also make the game more challenging by having them toss the bean bag with their eyes closed or from a sitting position.

Skill Development: It is a great way to get kids moving and improve their coordination.

What you need: A bean bag and a target. You can make your target by drawing a circle on a piece of cardboard or using a hula hoop.

18. Ring Toss

Ring toss is a classic carnival game that children can play at home with a few simple supplies. Set up the target can in the middle of the room, and let your child take turns tossing the rings from a few feet away. 

As they get better at releasing the rings, move the target further away. Your 5 year old will love the challenge of getting all the rings on the target.

Skill Development: This game will help improve hand-eye coordination.

What you need: You only need a few small objects for rings and something to use as a “target”—like an empty soda can. 

19. Freeze Dance! 

Turn up the music and get moving! This is a great game to get kids up and active. When the music stops, everyone has to freeze in place. The last person to freeze is out of the game. To make it more challenging, ask kids to make different moves when the music is playing—like hopping on one foot or touching toes.

It would be best if you also tried different genres of music to keep the game interesting. Your child will love busting a move to their favorite songs!

Skill Development: This will enhance their improve their attention to detail as well as their body movement skills.

What you need: Speakers and some free space for the kids to dance.

Indoor Games For Kids to Stimulate Their Brain

Not everyone has access to an outdoor space, but that doesn’t mean your child can’t be active. There are plenty of games for 5 year olds that can be played indoors!

20. Tangram 

Tangram is a Chinese puzzle game that people of all ages can play. The game’s objective is to create different shapes using all seven pieces. 

You can help your child get started by showing them how to make basic shapes, like a square or triangle. They can try to make more complex shapes as they get better at the game.

Skill Development: This game is great for problem-solving and spatial awareness.

What you need: The Tangram puzzle set

21. Balloon Volleyball 

Set up a net in your living room or basement and play a game of indoor volleyball! To keep the game fair, you can have one person on each team hit the balloon three times before it goes over the net. The first team to reach 21 points wins the game!

Skill Development: This is a great way to get kids moving and improve their hand-eye coordination.

What you need: A balloon instead of a volleyball and if you don’t have a net you can use a rope or a laundry basket.

22. Cup Stacking

Cup stacking is an easy game and all you need is a set of plastic cups and some patience!

To play, have your child stack the cups into towers of different heights. As they get better at the game, they can try to stack the cups faster or in more complex patterns. 

Skill Development: Cup Stacking is a great way to improve your child’s hand-eye coordination and improve motor skills.

Tip: You can also turn cup stacking into a race by timing how fast your child can stack and unstack the cups.

What you need: Just a bunch of cups!

23. Dots and Boxes 

Dots and Boxes is a simple game that kids can play with a pencil and paper. The goal of the game is to create as many squares as possible by connecting the dots. 

However, one player can only make one line per move. To make the game more challenging, you can increase the grid size or have your child play with more than one person.

Skill Development: This game is great for honing problem-solving and planning skills.

What you need: A pencil or pen and a sheet of paper.

24. Frozen Words

Simply write down a bunch of words on slips of paper, and put them in a container. Then have your child draw a slip of paper out of the container and try to guess the word from the definition you give. If they guess correctly, they get to keep the word. The person with the most words at the end of the game wins!

Skill Development: This is an excellent game for teaching kids vocabulary. 

What you need: Some small chits of paper to write the words and a big sheet of paper or board for the kids to draw on.

25. Who’s the Baby? 

This game is a great way to introduce fundamental concepts like family and relationships. Players take turns asking questions about the baby in the picture, and the player who correctly guesses the baby’s identity wins the game.

Objectives:

  • To learn about family and relationships
  • To practice identifying people in pictures

Skill Development: This game will help your child practice their memory and observation skills.

What you need: Lots of photos of family and friends.

Let’s Make Learning Fun!

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Learning should be enjoyable for both you and your child. By incorporating games into your child’s learning, you can help them retain information while having fun! Try out some of these games the next time you’re looking for a learning activity. Your child is sure to love them! So get out there and make learning fun for your kids!

What are some benefits of playing games for 5 year olds?

Playing games has many benefits, including improved problem-solving skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. Games can also help to introduce new concepts and vocabulary words. Educational games for 5 year olds can also prepare them for the skills they’ll learn in school.

What should I do if my child isn’t interested in educational games?

Don’t worry! Not every child is interested in games, and that’s okay. There are plenty of other ways to help your child learn. Try reading books together, doing puzzles, or even just talking about the things that interest them. As long as you’re spending time together and engaging with your child, they’ll be learning!

How can I tell if my child is ready for some of these games?

The best way to know if your child is ready for a particular game is to try it out and see how they do. If they seem to be struggling, that’s okay! Just try an easier game or one that’s more tailored to their interests. With time and practice, they’ll be playing more complex games in no time!

Do I need to buy anything special to play these games?

No, you don’t need to buy anything special. There are various free games for 5 year olds to enhance their learning. Many of the games on this list can be played with items that you already have around the house!

Are there any games for kids that can be played quickly?

There is no need to worry if you don’t have much time to spend on these games. Just a few minutes here and there can make a big difference. If you’re short on time, try incorporating learning into everyday activities like cooking or cleaning. Add games to your weekly or monthly schedule since every little bit helps!

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“When can I use the tablet?”

“Do you have games on your phone?”

“Can I please have [insert latest video game trend here]?”

These days, we have endless technology at our fingertips. Screen time is a huge commodity in most households, and your kids are likely no exception. 

With so many options, it can be hard to know which games to get for your kids -- or how to budget for them. That’s why we did the work for you. 

We found 22 of the best free games for kids online that are safe, appropriate, and loved by kids! There’s no need to worry or break the bank because these games have you covered!

Choose any of the popular games from the list below to help you save more money and keep your kids entertained.

These four free learning games for kids focus on reading, writing, typing, science and more! 

With these fun and interactive games, you can help your child learn at home. You can also use it as an opportunity to spend quality time together and stay involved in your child’s education . 

Home Base by Scholastic

This role-playing game takes kids on a lively adventure that brings popular books and characters to the digital world. 

Featuring tons of games and exciting explorations, Home Base will encourage a love of reading by reminding kids about their favorite books, and maybe even introducing some new ones! 

free educational games for 5 year olds to download

Available on:  Web, Apple App Store, Google Play

Recommended age:  4+

Additional paid features?  No

free educational games for 5 year olds to download

This free typing game takes kids on a wild adventure, filled with lots of fun activities to help them boost their typing skills. 

From elementary to high school age, Typetastic has something for every kid who wants to learn or practice typing. 

Soon, they might even be on their way to breaking world records !

Available on:  Web, Amazon Appstore

Recommended age:  4 - 18

Additional paid features?  Paid upgrades for teacher accounts (free 60-day trials available). 

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With more than 400 educational games -- covering topics in language, math, art, strategy and more -- kids will surely find a game they love, in a subject they want to learn. 

While kids have a blast playing ABCya games, parents can rest assured they’re safe and secure. Plus, they’ll build the relevant skills they need to succeed at school. It’s a win-win-win!

Available on:  Web, Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore

Recommended age:  4 - 12

Additional paid features?  Optional  Premium Subscriptions  to remove ads, gain complete mobile access and add multiple devices.

National Geographic Kids  

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Bringing the hugely popular magazine online, National Geographic Kids offers adventure games and quizzes that educate kids all about animals, science, history and geography -- to name a few.

Not only is it informative, it’s also tons of fun! If you want a case of the giggles, try the “funny fill-in” section, where kids can choose random words and create wacky stories.

Available on:  Web

Recommended age:  6+

Free math games for kids 

These two free games for kids are also educational, but focus specifically on math . 

Online math games are perfect if your child is struggling with math or loves the subject and wants to keep practicing!

Prodigy Math 

Players complete a math battle in Prodigy Math.

More than 50 million teachers and students around the world love Prodigy -- the engaging math game that makes learning fun ! 

Kids create their own custom wizards, explore fantasy worlds and compete in math battles with friends -- all while answering curriculum-aligned questions to give them more math practice.

Plus, as they earn XP and level up, they can unlock gear, get rewards and rescue powerful pets they can use in battles. So, whether they want to dress-up as the ultimate wizard, go on epic quests or simply collect as many magical pets as possible, Prodigy Math is ready for them!

Parents love Prodigy because:

  • It’s a productive use of screen time. Kids are having fun online while boosting their math skills!
  • It keeps children wanting to learn and can help them become  lifelong learners .
  • It can help you  improve your child’s math skills  and stay actively involved in their education.
  • It’s  adaptive  and  personalized , so every child has an opportunity to succeed. 

Plus, with your Parent Account, you can track your child's learning with a parent dashboard and reports.

Create or sign in to your parent account today!

Recommended age:  6 - 14

Additional paid features?  Optional  Membership  with extra features and rewards for players -- all educational content is always free.  

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It’s easy to get kids (and adults) hooked on this fun math puzzle . 

The object of the game is to move tiles on a grid, putting equal tiles together so they can merge into one tile with double the value. Players then continue increasing tile values to work their way to the prized “2048” tile -- without running out of space on the grid. It’ll get your child’s logical brain working while they have fun!

Available on:  Web, Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Microsoft Store

Recommended age:  12+

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These three free educational games for kids focus on computer science and design. 

You can use these games to help your kids learn how to create their own video game or program from start to finish!

Gamestar Mechanic

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Young gamers will love this mechanical-minded platform that teaches kids how to design their own video games !

Gamestar Mechanic features fun quests, informative courses and a unique design tool so players are equipped with everything they need to become real game designers.

Recommended age:  10+ For younger children, try  Gamestar Mechanic Jr  on PBS Kids. 

Additional paid features?  Optional upgrade to  Addisons Complete Quest.

Start building computer science skills early with this pre-coding game!

The game offers 2 modes: Classic and Competition. In either mode, kids take cars through fun racing tracks while also developing basic coding skills. To get each car to the end of the track, players must use careful observation and logic to figure out how to direct them there. 

Available on:  Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore

Recommended age:  8 and under

Additional paid features?  Offers in-app purchases.

Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues 

Mix foundational coding with compelling mysteries and a familiar female character. Add a cute robot puppy, and what do you get? Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues!

This exciting game teaches basic coding skills -- kids program their own robot puppy to help Nancy Drew solve the big mystery. Players also get to choose disguises and search for various clues as the story progresses. It’ll leave your mini detectives on the edge of their seats!

Recommended age:  5 - 8

Additional paid features?  Offers in-app purchases.

These six free games for kids all come from TV networks or feature elements of popular kids shows. 

This means your kids can interact with their favorite TV characters or explore their favorite fictional worlds! 

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The TV network that brought us Sesame Street, Curious George and The Cat in the Hat just got even better!

PBS KIDS games cover 29 different topics (such as math, ABCs, feelings or music). While playing, kids get to interact with all their favorite PBS characters, from Elmo to Arthur and beyond!

Available on:  Web, Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Microsoft Store

Recommended age:  2 - 11

Additional paid features?  No

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Whether your child wants to solve a tough puzzle or go back in time with a retro arcade game, CBC Kids has you covered.  

This Canadian TV network not only airs great kids shows, it also offers tons of games -- including crosswords, puzzles and card games. There’s something for every interest!

Recommended age:  2+

Nickelodeon

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Free games featuring Spongebob? Sign us up!

Nickelodeon offers so many fun shows with hilarious characters. Now kids can keep the fun going away from the TV screen with the network’s online games. They’re guaranteed to stay entertained and laughing while they play Nickelodeon games!

Additional paid features?  No 

Cartoon Network  

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With these games, kids can dive into adventurous fictional worlds straight out of shows they love, like The Powerpuff Girls and Adventure Time.

Cartoon Network has tons of games to choose from on its website.. Plus, you can download individual games and play them over and over on mobile!

Available on:  Web, plus individual games on Apple App Store and Google Play

Recommended age:  6+ (varies by game) 

Additional paid features?  Some games offer in-app purchases

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Tons of different game categories (like racing, trivia, fashion and coloring, to name a few) + all the best Disney characters = a smash hit for any kid.

The incredible collection of games speaks for itself. Disney LOL will surely keep your children busy and happy for hours!

Available on:  Web, plus individual games on Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore and Microsoft Store

Recommended age:  4+ (varies by game) 

Budge World

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Budge World describes itself as “one app featuring all your kids’ favorite characters.” 

Judging by its selection, we have to agree. Characters include Barbie, My Little Pony, Thomas & Friends and many more.

The game introduces a one-of-a-kind virtual world, where players can customize their own environments and play with various Budge World custom characters, called “Budgers.” 

Bonus: the platform also includes a recent feature that helps kids learn to code!

Recommended age:  All ages

Additional paid features?  Optional Subscription to remove ads and gain full access to all content

These three free games for kids will bring out children's artistic and creative sides. 

If your child loves creative subjects like writing, designing, building or drawing, then any one of these games will be a hit in your house! 

Toontastic 3D

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This creative game from Google was built for storytellers.

 Imaginative kids who have an interest in writing, music, movies, art etc. are encouraged to sign up and start designing 3D cartoons and stories to share with family and friends!

Available on:  Apple App Store, Google Play

Recommended age:  6 - 12

Quick, Draw!

Here’s what Google had to say about this creative experiment on its website: 

Over 15 million players have contributed millions of drawings playing Quick, Draw! These doodles are a unique data set that can help developers train new neural networks, help researchers see patterns in how people around the world draw, and help artists create things we haven’t begun to think of.

Essentially, players are actively contributing to machine learning research. At the same time,  they’re having lots of fun seeing if the computer can guess what they’re drawing!

Recommended age:  Not listed

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The classic brand so many of us grew up with is still a popular choice among children everywhere. And with its web games, LEGO is reaching online audiences to encourage more future builders through play!

In addition to the website, you can also download more specialized apps, like:

  • LEGO Juniors
  • LEGO DC Super Heroes Chase    
  • LEGO DUPLO Train
  • LEGO City game

Available on:  Web, plus individual games on Apple App Store and Google Play

Recommended age:  4+   

One of the new games added to this list, Prodigy English is a sandbox game that helps kids build their reading and language skills – all while they build their own world of fun!

In this game, players gather resources and use them to craft objects they can place in their very own village. This growing game includes regular new content, like the recent addition of pets for your player to care for and keep them company!

Like Prodigy Math, Prodigy English is powered by an adaptive algorithm that helps kids get targeted skill practice on their biggest areas of opportunity.

Plus, grown-ups can join in the fun with their own parent account, which lets you see how they're progressing in their reading and language skills.

Recommended age:  6 - 11

Additional paid features?  Optional  Membership  with extra features and rewards for players -- all educational content is free.  

These three free games for kids will help your child meet and interact with friends online in a safe way.They’ll be perfect if your child loves socializing with friends, or just wants to explore new and exciting online worlds!

This game takes kids on a virtual journey where they’ll explore new worlds, complete quests, create custom characters and interact with other players all around the world!

Poptropica puts safety at the forefront of their business. This is why they created a safe communication system, where players can only interact using scripted chat.

Recommended age:  6 - 15

Additional paid features?  Optional  Membership  with extra features and rewards

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This one is a kid favorite, and parents will love it just as much.

The company’s mission is to “bring the world together through play.” This explains why they built a platform where anyone can join a growing community to play with friends, discover 3D worlds and use their imaginations to build and create anything they can think of!

Available on:  Web, Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Microsoft Store, Xbox One

Recommended age:  10 +

Additional paid features?  Offers in-app purchases

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With Animal Jam, players can customize animal characters and pets, and meet new friends within the game, while also learning about nature!

This role-playing game is full of educational content, fun mini games and plenty of adorable animals! It also provides tools to help parents stay involved in what their kids are up to. 

If Animal Jam is a hit in your house, you can also try its mobile app:

Animal Jam - Play Wild!

Available on:  Web, desktop apps for Mac and PC , Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore

Recommended age:  9+

Additional paid features?  Optional  membership  for extra items, offers in-app purchases

Free games for kids: final thoughts

While online games aren’t the only form of play, the right amount of screen time can be great for kids’ development. 

Any of the free games from this list will help you save money and ensure your child is having safe, productive fun. You can also use them for joint media engagement , to bond with your children and help them build important skills.

Stay involved while your child plays games with a Prodigy parent account!

If your child is playing a Prodigy Math or Prodigy English, you'll be able to stay involved and see how they're progressing in math or English with a parent account.

See how the parent account works below!

Create or log in to your parent account to get started. 

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Best Free Games for Kids

  • 10 great free games for kids on Android tablets and iPad
  • 10 great kids games for PCs, Macs and web browsers

Even high-income families know the value of free games, whether it’s the best free games for kids or the best titles for tablets. After all, tablet and PC games aren’t exactly cheap, and with several kids buying several games, they can rack up a substantial bill. 

Furthermore, parents and kids know that just because the best free games for kids, as well as their tablet peers, are free, it doesn’t mean that they’re less entertaining and fun than their paid-for counterparts. The fact is, they are just as good, if not more, and often educational as well so your kids can learn while having fun

Here you’ll find the best free games for kids and the best no-cost titles for tablets for all children aged five to 11. Completely free at the time of download, some of these games build on skills like creative problem solving and critical thinking while others are more straightforward, engaging and entertain your kids without being overly complicated or overwhelming.

If you’re looking for the best free games on tablet and PC that you can leave your kids to play alone, just keep scrolling. We’ve kept things short and sweet, with 10 Android and iOS tablet games up first and 10 PC games over the page. 

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These days, kids are more likely to first experience computing and gaming on a tablet than a home computer. To that end, our tablet selection skews a little younger.

Everything on this list is rated 3+, according to Google , and should be safe for even very young children. However, Apple rates most of these games with a more conservative 4+, except for Super Stickman Golf and Spaceteam, which are 9+. The games are all simple to control, easy to get into, and fun to play.

A note on IAPs and ads: Unfortunately, it’s hard to find a free game that’s not out to make a buck somewhere, so several games listed here will offer in app purchases for in game currency. And, some others will feature ads. In the former case, you can disable IAPs at a system level on your device before handing it over to a kid. With the latter, you should play the game yourself to ensure the ads are OK to show to your kid. 

1. Sago Mini Friends

This sweet-natured set of mini-games encourages creativity, dexterity, and puzzle solving. It starts with you selecting a colorful character, who then explores a neighborhood of cartoon houses.

Knock on a door and you’re invited inside for an animated, entertaining playdate. This might involve dress-up, hammering nails into a birdhouse, or enjoying a tasty snack.

Everything’s bright and cheerful, and the game promotes empathy, with one friend looking glum if spoils aren’t evenly shared.

Get Sago Mini Friends for Android and a paid version exists for iOS . A Windows PC version is also available. This game has no IAPs/advertising.

Lego Tower

2. Lego Tower

In all honesty, we’re sure most parents would be happier seeing kids playing with real Lego rather than virtual bricks on a tablet. But when the real thing isn’t an option, this game’s a nice substitute.

The game invites you to build and operate your very own dream Lego Tower. You'll create apartments and businesses in which Minifigure residents can live work and play as well as visit the towers of friends to trade items and help them build. There are thousands of pieces to collect and plenty of characters and items to unlock. 

Get Lego Tower for Android and iOS . IAPs are present but are entirely optional.

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3. Toca Kitchen 2

If your child regularly uses a tablet, you’ve likely already installed some Toca Boca games. They’re a smart mix of education and play, and Toca Kitchen 2 is no exception.

As you’d expect, Toca Kitchen 2 is all about cooking. This game invites you to create meals – however you prefer. Devise your own recipes and foist your creations on a colorful cast of characters, whether you’ve carefully constructed a burger, or decided to throw a watermelon into the microwave and cover it in sauce.

Get Toca Kitchen 2 for Android . This game has no IAPs/advertising. A paid version exists for iOS .

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4. Llama Spit Spit

Llama Spit Spit is an oddball shoot ’em up, featuring a flying llama blasting crazy cartoon enemies with a mix of spittle and high-powered weaponry.

The controls are incredibly simple, meaning even younger players can get on board. Power-ups and collectable llamas (with their own background imagery) keep things interesting over the long term.

The one snag is it’s the spit of Shooty Skies ( Android / iOS ), which is the better (and more surreal) game – although the lack of ads and IAP means the llamas get the nod for this particular list.

Get Llama Spit Spit for Android and iOS . This game has no IAPs/advertising.

Crossy Road

5. Crossy Road

Crossy Road cleverly reworks Frogger, with blocky characters hopping across chunky endless landscapes, trying to avoid a dunk in a river or getting flattened by a train. But the masterstroke is a raft of unlockable characters.

Over 100 characters are there to be found, and although IAP lurks you really don't need them to enjoy the game.

Get Crossy Road for Android and iOS . This game features advertising, and has non-essential IAPs.

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6. Frisbee Forever 2

You’d think flinging a plastic disc about would make for a rubbish video game. Fortunately, Frisbee Forever 2 is more akin to a set of rollercoasters, with you guiding your disc through gates, collecting stars along the way.

There’s a hint of Nintendo about this breezy arcade experience, with its vibrant visuals, smart level design, and a basic control system suitable for all. And although there are freemium underpinnings, you’re rewarded with in-game currency for every second played – even if an attempt at a level ends in failure.

Get Frisbee Forever 2 for Android and iOS . This game features advertising, and has non-essential IAPs for more rapidly unlocking discs and zones.

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7. Fruit Ninja

In the fast-paced Fruit Ninja, your digit becomes a virtual sword, hacking pieces of fruit lobbed on to the screen in two, and attempting to avoid cutting into game-ending bombs.

It’s ideal fodder for a tablet, since you can make pleasingly large swipes across the display. But also the game offers local multiplayer, so two kids can zealously pit their fruit-slicing skills against each other.

Get Fruit Ninja for Android and iOS . This game features advertising, and has non-essential IAPs for purchasing in-game currency.

Best Free Games for Kids

8. Mekorama

With its tiny isometric worlds you spin with a finger, and landscape-flipping mechanics, Mekorama brings to mind Monument Valley. But this game has no Escher-like optical illusions; instead, it concentrates on straightforward pathfinding as you help an ambling robot reach its goals.

It’s a charming, thoughtful, tactile experience, and on a tablet is suitable for parent/child play, with you working through the puzzles together. Once you’re done with the 50 built-in levels, you can download more from the internet, or make your own.

Get Mekorama for Android and iOS . This game features optional IAP for tipping the developer.

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9. Super Stickman Golf 3

For many kids, golf won’t excite. But the Super Stickman universe doesn’t partake in normal golf. Instead, you’re thwacking balls across larger-than-life side-on courses – massive castles; laser-strewn bases; floating islands.

Even though it’s fun to play by yourself, and makes full use of bigger screens (by letting you see more of each course and therefore aim more precisely), it also has fantastic multiplayer game types. You can play turn-by-turn matches with friends, or try your hand at frenetic, madcap ‘race to the hole’ skirmishes.

Get Super Stickman Golf 3 for iOS . This game features advertising, and IAP for unlocking a premium upgrade (more courses and slots for turn-based multiplayer) and in-game currency.

Best Free Games for Kids

10. Spaceteam

If you’ve several kids with devices, Spaceteam’s a delightfully bonkers way to have them all yell at each other in a vaguely productive manner that in theory helps them work as a team. Specifically, a ‘spaceteam’ in a ship trying to outrun an exploding star, with control panels designed by a sadist.

Once devices are connected, instructions appear on your screen – but the controls may be on someone else’s. So you’ll have people yelling nonsense like “someone turn on the dangling shunter”, while figuring out if their own screen has a ‘spectrobolt’ slider. Just like in Star Trek .

Get Spaceteam for Android and iOS . This game has a single optional IAP that unlocks new features and themes

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Educational iPad Games for Kids including Stack the States and Sight Words Ninja

Tablets are a regular part of most kids’ routines these days, and teachers and parents can use that to their advantage. There are a lot of terrific iPad games for kids that are designed for learning but disguised as fun! Here are some of the best that cover reading, math, science, social studies, and more for kids of a variety of ages.

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Screenshot from Duolingo with a sentence in Spanish and English

The earlier kids start to learn new languages, the better. When we’re young, our brains are more receptive to learning language in general. Duolingo no longer has a specific version just for kids (though they do have a reading program; see below). But the general app itself is still great for kids by upper elementary or so. It’s completely free, and offers more than 40 languages to explore. Teachers should check out Duolingo for Schools , too.

Duolingo ABC

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Ages: Pre-K to Grade 1

The foreign language learning company has brought its same philosophy to teaching kids how to read. The entirely free lessons focus on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and reading comprehension, all the skills emergent readers need. The lessons increase in difficulty as children progress, with tailored reviews to help kids strengthen skills they struggle with. It’s aligned with Common Core standards too.

PBS Kids Games

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Ages: Pre-K to Grade 2

You know you can trust PBS to provide safe, fun, and educational iPad games for kids. Their collection features stars from popular shows like Daniel Tiger and the Wild Kratts, with hundreds of games on just about every subject. This is one iPad app every parent and teacher needs, especially since it’s all entirely free (and available in Spanish too!).

iCivics Games

Icons for iCivics' suite of iPad games for kids

Ages: Middle and High School

iCivics has a suite of terrific social studies games that kids will truly enjoy playing. They’ll feel like they’re right in the action as they try to get a new law ratified, run in an election, or try a case in court. These apps are all free, and their website has lots of excellent accompanying resources for teachers.

Bedtime Math

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Ages: Pre-K to Grade 3

Bedtime stories are a longstanding tradition, but what about bedtime math? That’s what this free app, along with its accompanying books , aims to do. Each day, the app adds a new fun math problem for parents and kids to do together. (Teachers could also use them as daily problems in the classroom.) Each math problem has three levels of difficulty, and many offer challenge questions too.

Little Alchemy 2

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Ages: K to 12

Starting with just a few basic elements (air, earth, fire, and water), players mix these to create dozens of new items, both real and imaginary. For instance, mix water and earth to get clay, then mix clay and fire to make bricks, add brick to brick to build a wall, and so on. This robust free game is completely engrossing, and it encourages both creativity and logical thinking.

World Geography Quiz Game

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Ages: Grades 3 to 12

This isn’t one of those iPad games for kids full of animated characters and flashy graphics. It’s a straight-up geography quiz game and a very good one. Kids who are into maps and globes will enjoy checking their knowledge of flags, capital cities, statistics, and much more. The game is free to download and play; you have the option to buy “hints,” but they’re not necessary to enjoy the fun.

Sushi Monster

Screenshot of Sushi Monster iPad game for kids

Ages: Grades 2 to 6

Looking for a fun way to practice math facts? Check out this free app! Sushi Monster is hungry. Feed him the sushi plates to make the correct goal number and practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Lyrical Letters

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Ages: Pre-K to Grade 12

Combine music with spelling and vocabulary in this charming game, enjoyable for anyone at any age. Listen to the sequence of notes, then play them back to spell the right word. You can also simply play around with the keyboard and synthesizer functions, composing tunes just for fun. Lyrical Letters is free to download and play; you can remove the in-game ads for $1.99.

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Ages: Grade 4 and up

Build vocabulary and work on spelling with this innovative word game. As you connect letters to make a word, they disappear from the board, collapsing others around them. New letters are always rising from the bottom, though, so you’ll have to think quickly to stop them from reaching the top and ending the game. The game is free to download, but many reviewers note that it’s ad-heavy; pay $4.99 to unlock the full version.

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Think of this collection of iPad games for kids as your personal set of Montessori activities on the go. From busy boards and blocks to music sequencers and a marble machine, the youngest learners will find plenty to keep them engaged as they develop key skills. Pok Pok is subscription-based ($6.99/month or $45.99/year), with a free 7-day trial.

Hands-On Equations

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Ages: Grades 4+

The Hands-On Equations iPad games teach algebra skills in a fun and engaging way. There are three levels available, plus Hands-On Equations Lite, a free version you can try to see if you like it. Level 1 covers the basics of equations, while 2 and 3 build up the difficulty to include order of operations and negative numbers. Levels 1, 2, and 3 range in price from $2.99 to $3.99 each.

Endless Alphabet

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Ages: Pre-K

This iPad game has been around for awhile, but parents and kids both continue to love it. Kids build their vocabulary and alphabet knowledge through interactive games and fun animations. They’ll also enjoy the adorable monsters that join in on the game! Get Endless Alphabet for a one-time purchase price of $8.99.

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ABCmouse is one of the most popular educational iPad games for kids who are learning to read, count, and more. They offer thousands of learning activities across the curriculum, including hundreds in Spanish. It requires a subscription ($12.99/month or $45/year), but you can try it for free for 30 days to see if you like it.

Adventure Academy

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Ages: Grades 3 to 8

Adventure Academy is ABCmouse’s older cousin. Upper elementary and middle school students can learn math, science, language arts, and more. They’ll create their own avatar and make their way around a fully interactive school environment, learning as they go. It has the same subscription rates as ABCmouse ($12.99/month or $45/year).

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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Ages: Pre-K to Kindergarten

Everyone’s favorite caterpillar is now available in an app! Play games to match colors and shapes, put together puzzles, and learn to take care of plants and animals. The app is free to download, but it costs $4.99 to unlock all of the available activities.

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Ages: Grades 1 to 5

Solve math problems and try to get five Bingo Bugs in a row. Be careful, though, because wrong answers will affect your end score. High scores earn you your very own Bingo Bugs for your collection! There are five modes: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and mixed. Math Bingo costs $2.99 to download and play.

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Ages: Grades 3 and up

Everything you love about Mad Libs in an app! Kids will get sneaky practice in learning the parts of speech, while creating zany stories that make everyone laugh. You get a limited number of Mad Libs for free, with the ability to buy more packages starting at $1.99.

Sight Words Ninja

Screenshot of Sight Words Ninja iPad game

Ages: Grades 1 to 4

This is such a fun way to practice sight words! As various words appear on the screen, slice through the target word as fast as you can to score points. At only $1.99, this game is a terrific bargain and one that students will beg to play.

Screenshot from Dino Tim iPad game

Wee ones will love helping Tim and his family as they learn colors and shapes. The game is available in multiple languages, so you can also use it to help kids learn basic words in Spanish, French, and more. Dino Tim is free to download and $2.99 to unlock all content.

Presidents vs. Aliens

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Ages: Grade 3 and up

Learn more about U.S. presidents while you battle aliens in this silly but informative game. As you answer the questions and beat each level, you add a new president to your collection. Then, you can fling these presidents at the aliens to help defend the planet! The app costs $1.99 to download but has no in-game ads and doesn’t require any additional purchases to play. Kids will need to be able to read to play on their own.

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Ages: K to Grade 4

This subscription-based iPad game for kids promises to make learning math fun and engaging. Kids set out on missions to earn monsters by solving math puzzles. This is a program that can grow with any child, starting with very basic counting skills and building through to multiplication and division. After a 7-day free trial, the program costs $7.99 a month or $49.99 annually.

Where’s My Water?

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Ages: Kindergarten and Up

Swampy lives in the sewers under the city, but he loves to stay clean! His shower is constantly getting stopped up, though, so kids need` to dig through the dirt and avoid obstacles to guide the fresh water to Swampy. This game is a lot of fun, but it’s based on real physics and the movement of water, so they’ll learn while they play. This Disney game costs $1.99 to download and includes additional storylines for purchase.

Stack the States 2

Screenshot from Stack the States iPad game

Ages: Grade 3 and Up

Learn U.S. geography the fun way by answering questions and building your own collection of states. Kids master state capitals, cities, landmarks, flags, and more. The app costs $2.99 to download and play, with no ads or other in-app purchases to worry about.

Teach Your Monster to Read

Screenshot from Teach Your Monster to Read iPad game

They say the best way to learn something is to teach it to another. That’s the idea behind this popular iPad game, where kids “teach” a monster to read while learning the skills themselves. It covers early reading skills, from letter recognition through phonics and word-building. Download and play for $8.99.

Monster Physics

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Kids who love to tinker will get a real kick out of this game. They can design and build their own inventions, then see how (and if!) they would work in the real world. There are 50 different missions for them to invent and conquer alongside their own monster avatar. At only $1.99 to download, with no in-game ads, this one is definitely worth a look.

Cut the Rope

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Ages: Kindergarten and up

This game has been around for a while, but it’s popular for a reason. The concept is simple: arrange the objects on the screen and then cut the rope to release the candy into the hungry monster’s mouth. The laws of physics apply here, so kids will learn without even knowing it. The levels get progressively more challenging as you play. Cut the Rope costs $1.99 to download, with the ability to buy hints, solutions, and more puzzles in the app.

Slice Fractions

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Ages: Grades 1 to 6

Learn fractions in an interactive environment as you slice through ice and lava to clear the mammoth’s path. There’s no reading involved in this game, so kids can focus purely on numbers and fractions. Slice Fractions costs $3.99 to download and play.

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Ages: Grades 2 to 12

You don’t need any coding experience to play this game; you’ll learn as you go. Solve puzzles by guiding a robot to light up tiles with basic commands. Multiple players can save their progress on the same device, so this one’s great for classrooms or families. Some reading is required, but otherwise, even little ones can play on their own. Lightbot costs $2.99 to download and play, without the need for in-app purchases.

Reading Raven

Screenshot from Reading Raven iPad game for kids

This well-reviewed app teaches basic reading and writing skills, starting with letter recognition and tracing. As their skills advance, so do the challenges, until they’re able to practice reading aloud using voice recording. Reading Raven is a one-time cost of $3.99 to download and play, with no in-game ads.

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