Free Maths Games for 5-6 Year Olds

Boost your child's confidence with our free interactive maths games. Covering counting, number bonds, addition, shapes, and telling time — all aligned to the Year 1 National Curriculum.

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Our Year 1 Maths Games

Each game is designed by teachers and aligned to the Year 1 National Curriculum for Mathematics. Children can play as many times as they like — completely free, with no sign-up required.

Frame Frenzy — Number Bonds to 10

Ten frames are one of the most effective tools for teaching number bonds in Year 1. In Frame Frenzy, children see a ten frame filled with objects and must work out how many are shown or how many more are needed to make 10. This builds a strong foundation for addition and subtraction, helping children visualise number relationships. Choose from six Christmas-themed helpers — including an elf, Santa, and a snowman — to make practice feel like play.

Curriculum link: Number & Place Value, Addition & Subtraction
Skills practised: number bonds to 10, subitising, counting on
10 questions per round with instant feedback

Count-a-Saurus — Counting & Number Recognition

Counting is the cornerstone of Year 1 maths. Count-a-Saurus asks children to count groups of objects — from bees and frogs to strawberries and ice creams — and select the correct number. It reinforces one-to-one correspondence, helps children recognise quantities at a glance, and builds confidence with numbers up to 20. Six fun themes keep things fresh every time they play.

Curriculum link: Number & Place Value
Skills practised: counting to 20, number recognition, comparing quantities
6 themes: bees, frogs, strawberries, ice cream, birds, eggs

Bubble Blast — Addition & Subtraction

In Bubble Blast, children solve addition and subtraction questions and pop the bubble showing the correct answer. This game targets the Year 1 requirement to add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero. The bubbles float and bounce, adding an element of fun that keeps children engaged while they practise essential arithmetic skills.

Curriculum link: Addition & Subtraction
Skills practised: mental addition, subtraction within 20, number facts
Interactive bubble-popping mechanic for engaging practice

Shape Safari — 2D & 3D Shapes

The Year 1 curriculum requires children to recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes. Shape Safari presents shapes one at a time and asks children to identify them — from circles, squares, and triangles to cubes, spheres, and cylinders. It helps build geometric vocabulary and spatial awareness, which are essential building blocks for later work in geometry and measurement.

Curriculum link: Geometry — Properties of Shapes
Skills practised: naming 2D shapes, recognising 3D shapes, geometric vocabulary
Covers circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, cubes, spheres, cylinders, and more

Tick Tock Challenge — Telling the Time

Telling the time is one of the trickiest topics for Year 1 children. Tick Tock Challenge shows an analogue clock face and asks children to read the time. Starting with o'clock and half past, it builds the foundation for reading quarter past, quarter to, and eventually minutes — skills they will need throughout KS1 and KS2. Repeated practice in a game format makes this tricky concept click.

Curriculum link: Measurement — Time
Skills practised: reading o'clock, half past, analogue clock faces
Builds towards quarter past and quarter to in Year 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these maths games really free?

Yes, all five games are completely free to play. There is no sign-up, no subscription, and no hidden costs. Just pick a game and start playing.

Are the games aligned to the National Curriculum?

Absolutely. Every game covers specific Year 1 objectives from the National Curriculum for Mathematics, including number bonds, counting, addition and subtraction, shapes, and telling the time.

Can my child play on a tablet or phone?

Yes. All games are fully responsive and work on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. No app download is needed — they run directly in your browser.

How many questions are in each game?

Each round has 10 questions. Children receive instant feedback after every answer and earn stars based on their score. They can replay as many times as they like to improve.

What age are these games suitable for?

These games are designed for Year 1 children aged 5–6, but they are also great for Reception children who are ready for a challenge or Year 2 children who want extra practice with foundational skills.