Classroom Math Games

99math

Live math-fact rounds for the whole class. Students join without accounts and a round takes a few minutes.

Free · Student devices

Also in: Games like Kahoot, Elementary, Middle school

ABCya

Games organized by grade from Pre-K to 6+. A handful are free each week and membership unlocks the rest.

Pre-K–6 · Some free weekly; membership · Student devices

Also in: Online games, Reading and language games, Kindergarten, Elementary

Arcademics

Multiplayer racing-style games for math facts, spelling, typing and geography.

K–8 · Free · Student devices

Also in: Online games, Reading and language games, Elementary, Middle school

Around the World

Fast head-to-head practice for math facts or vocabulary.

One student stands beside a seated classmate. Show a flashcard or ask a question. Whoever answers first moves on to stand beside the next student; the other sits. The aim is to travel all the way around the room.

1–5 · Free · No materials

Also in: No-prep games, Elementary

Boddle

A 3D game world covering math and English language arts, with questions that adapt to each student.

K–6 · Free; premium from $5.83/month · Student devices

Also in: Reading and language games, Kindergarten, Elementary

Buzz

A counting game for practicing multiples.

Pick a number, say 3. Students count around the circle, but anyone who lands on a multiple of 3 says "buzz" instead. Saying the number, or hesitating too long, means sitting down. Add a second number and "fizz" to make it harder.

2–6 · Free · No materials

Also in: No-prep games, Elementary

Coolmath Games

Logic, strategy and thinking games more than curriculum drill. Good as a reward or brain break.

Free · Student devices

Also in: Elementary, Middle school, High school

Funbrain

Games, books and videos you can browse by grade from Pre-K to 8.

Pre-K–8 · Student devices

Also in: Online games, Reading and language games, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle school

Hooda Math

Over 1,000 math games run by a math teacher. It also hosts general arcade games, so point students at a specific game.

K–12 · Free, no subscription · Student devices

Also in: Elementary, Middle school, High school

Legends of Learning

Standards-aligned science, history and math games reviewed by educators.

K–8 · Student devices

Also in: Science and social studies games, Elementary, Middle school

Math Playground

Math games, logic puzzles and problem-solving activities made by an educator.

K–6 · Free with ads; ad-free option · Student devices

Also in: Elementary

Mr. Nussbaum

Thousands of activities and over 400 games made by an elementary teacher, strong on US history and geography.

K–8 · Some free; subscription for the rest · Student devices

Also in: Online games, Science and social studies games, Reading and language games, Elementary, Middle school

Prodigy Math

A fantasy role-playing game where students answer curriculum-aligned math questions to win battles.

Free classroom tool for teachers · Student devices

Also in: Elementary, Middle school

RoomRecess

Over 160 reading, typing and math games made by an elementary teacher, with no sign-up or account needed.

Elementary · Free · Student devices

Also in: Online games, Reading and language games, Elementary

Sheppard Software

Hundreds of free games, with unusually deep geography and animal sections alongside math and science.

Free · Student devices

Also in: Online games, Science and social studies games, Kindergarten, Elementary

SplashLearn

Math and reading games with teaching tools for the classroom screen.

Pre-K–5 · Free to use · Student devices

Also in: Reading and language games, Kindergarten, Elementary

Starfall

Phonics-first reading games from a nonprofit. The learn-to-read program is free and membership adds more.

K–5 · Free reading program; membership · Student devices

Also in: Reading and language games, Kindergarten, Elementary

Sumdog

The whole class plays the same math or spelling game while each student gets questions at their own level.

Ages 5–14 · Paid; free trial · Student devices

Also in: Reading and language games, Elementary, Middle school

Toy Theater

Art, reading and math games designed for kindergarten to third grade, plus virtual manipulatives that work on a smartboard.

K–3 · Free · One screen or student devices

Also in: Online games, Kindergarten, Elementary

Turtle Diary

More than 1,000 games across math, language arts, science and geography, with a multiplayer section.

K–5 · Free with ads; ad-free upgrade · Student devices

Also in: Online games, Reading and language games, Science and social studies games, Kindergarten, Elementary