These free KS1 maths games help children in Year 1 and Year 2 build fast, confident recall of the number facts they need for the rest of primary school. Each game is a 60-second challenge – short enough to keep young children focused.
Best games for Year 1
- Number bonds to 10 – the foundation of mental addition and subtraction.
- Doubling numbers to 10 and halving even numbers to 20.
- Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s using the 2×, 5× and 10× tables.
Best games for Year 2
- Number bonds to 20, and to 100 in multiples of 10.
- The 2, 5 and 10 times tables – Year 2 pupils are expected to recall these.
- Division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 tables.
Why games work for KS1
Young children learn number facts through repetition, but worksheets can quickly become boring. A timed game with bright buttons and a score to beat turns that repetition into play. Start on Easy, and only move up a level once your child is getting most answers right.
Moving up to Year 3? Try our KS2 maths games. Parents can find more ideas on our parents page.