Looking for some good websites to help your child get to grips with maths? Learning games are a brilliant way to make numbers feel less like homework and more like play, and there are some genuinely fun options out there for every age group. Here are 7 cool math games websites for kids worth bookmarking.
7 Cool Math Games Websites for Kids
#1. Learninggamesforkids.com
Learninggamesforkids.com has fun games with lots of free printables too. Click the Math Games option on the left-hand menu and you’ll find options sorted by age group, from Kindergarten up to 5th grade, as well as by type of maths, such as addition or subtraction.
#2. Coolmath-games.com
Coolmathgames.com and sister website Coolmath4kids.com both have interactive online math games for kids.
We liked the Number Monster game on the Coolmath4kids website — you can work your way through different functions (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) starting with lower numbers and building up to higher ones.
#3. Mathplayground.com
Mathplayground.com has a variety of games covering topics such as addition, multiplication, fractions, geometry and pre-algebra.
Each game gives an indication of which grade level and maths standard it supports. For example, “Speedway supports Grade 4 and Grade 5 Common Core Math Standards in Number and Operations – Fractions.”
#4. Primarygames.com
Primarygames.com has some cool maths games for different age groups. Math Eggs, for example, has kids catching eggs with either even or odd numbers — a fun way of learning, and you can choose different speed levels to play at too.
#5. Topmarks.co.uk
Topmarks.co.uk has games for different age groups: 3-5, 5-7, 7-11, and 11-17 years. As well as the usual maths topics, it covers areas like shapes, data handling and problem solving.
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#6. Funbrain.com
Funbrain.com has free maths games — you can play through different sports themes such as soccer, basketball and baseball while practising your sums.
#7. PBSkids.org
For those familiar with PBS characters such as Curious George and Caillou, the PBS Kids Math section lets kids play math games alongside the characters, covering everything from budgeting for groceries to measuring crystals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these math games websites free to use?
Most of the websites listed offer free games to play, and several — like Learninggamesforkids.com — also include free printables. Some sites carry ads or offer optional extras, so it’s worth having a quick look together with your child before you settle in to play.
What age groups do these websites suit?
There’s a good spread here. Some sites, like Learninggamesforkids.com and Mathplayground.com, are geared towards primary school ages (Kindergarten to around 5th grade), while Topmarks.co.uk covers a wider range, from ages 3 right up to 17.
Do kids need an account to play?
Generally no — most of these games can be played straight from the browser without signing up. If a site does ask for an account or email address, it’s a good moment to make that call together as a parent.
Are these games good for practising specific maths topics?
Yes. Between them, these sites cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry and pre-algebra, so you can pick a site based on whatever your child is working on at school.
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