Learning Games for Kids

Every game on Flashcards Kids in one place, for ages 2 to 6. Each one is spoken out loud and works with a finger or a mouse, so children who cannot read yet can play on their own.

Letters and reading

ABC games, letter sounds, tracing and first words.

All ABC GamesEvery alphabet game, grouped by stageAges 2–6 Alphabet JourneyA guided lesson for one letter at a timeAges 3–7 Letter TracingTrace A to Z with a fingerAges 3–6 ABC Drag & DropDrag each letter onto its matching slotAges 3–5 Beginning SoundsMatch each letter to the word it starts withAges 4–6 Sight WordsThe common words children learn to read on sightAges 5–6

Numbers and counting

Counting, number shapes and number words.

All Counting GamesCount apples, ducks, stars, cars and flowersAges 3–5 Number TracingTrace 1 to 10, starting at the green dotAges 3–6 Number MatchingDrag each number onto its matchAges 3–5 Counting 11 to 20The teen numbers, for confident countersAges 5–6

Matching and thinking

Drag, sort and spot the difference.

Animal MatcherDrag each animal onto its nameAges 3–5 Fruit MatcherDrag each fruit onto its nameAges 3–5 Color MatchingMatch each color to its nameAges 3–5 Shape MatchingMatch each shape to its nameAges 3–5 Body Parts MatchingMatch eyes, nose, hands and moreAges 3–5 Memory GameFlip two cards to find the matching picturesAges 3–6 Same or DifferentLook closely: do the two pictures match?Ages 3–4 Picture GroupsSort pictures into the right groupAges 3–4

Seasonal games

Holiday sets, each with flashcards and games.

Halloween GamesFriendly, not scary: hunt, match and countAges 2–5 Thanksgiving GamesLeaf pile hunt, matching and turkey countingAges 2–5 Christmas FlashcardsFestive words with pictures and soundAges 2–5 Easter Egg HuntFind the hidden eggsAges 2–5

By age

Not sure where to start? Pick by age.

ToddlersAges 2 to 3: pictures and first wordsAges 2–3 PreschoolAges 3 to 4: letters, counting and picture gamesAges 3–4 5 Year Olds & KindergartenSight words, phonics and counting to 20Ages 5–6

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Choosing a game

Start from what your child enjoys, not from the subject. A child who loves animals will count ducks happily and sit through letters that come with an animal picture, and the learning is the same. The matching games suit children who like to move things around; the hunts suit the youngest players, who only need to tap.

Then follow the order in each group: picture games first, then matching, then sounds and tracing. If a game feels hard, go back one step for a few days rather than pushing on; a game that feels easy is doing its job.

Common questions

What are the best learning games for a 3 year old?
Picture-led games with one simple action: the Animal and Fruit Matchers, Same or Different, the seasonal hunts and the A to Z flashcards. Tracing and the letter-sound games usually click a little later, around four.
Are these learning games free?
Yes, in a web browser with no login. Several play with no limit; the others play through once a day for free. The Flashcards Kids app has every game with no limit, and you can try it free for 7 days.
Do the games work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Every game works with a finger on a phone or tablet and with a mouse on a computer, and every word is spoken, so children who cannot read yet can play on their own.
How long should a young child play learning games?
A few minutes at a time. Short, regular sessions work better than long ones, and stopping while your child still wants more is what brings them back next time.

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