5th Grade Games
- 29 games
- Free, no sign-up
- Phones, tablets and computers
Fifth graders are getting ready for middle school. These games stretch upper-elementary skills: analogies and figurative language, academic vocabulary, verb tenses and sentence structure, context clues, and the hardest spelling words, plus Escape the Library, a timed English escape room.
Jump to: Spelling · Grammar · Vocabulary · Reading · Word puzzles · Typing · Review
29 games for 5th grade
Spelling (6)
Word ScrambleUnscramble the letters to spell the word.1st–5th grade
Spelling Word SearchWord searches made from our spelling lists.1st–5th grade
Spell CatcherCatch the right spelling, dodge the mistakes.1st–5th grade
Spelling Rule SortDrop the e, double it or change y to i?3rd–5th grade
Spelling SnakeSteer the snake to eat a word's letters in order.1st–5th grade
Spelling Bee ChallengeHear a bee word and spell it before time runs out.1st–5th grade
Grammar (6)
Run-On RescueSpot run-on sentences and rescue them.3rd–5th grade
Comma CoachPick the sentence with the commas in the right places.3rd–5th grade
Word SlashSlice only the words that fit the rule.1st–5th grade
Silly Story MakerFill in nouns and verbs to make a funny story.2nd–5th grade
Verb DetectiveRead the time clues and pick the right verb form.2nd–5th grade
Syntax SkiesFly into the lane with the word that finishes the sentence.2nd–5th grade
Vocabulary (7)
Context Clue CaperUse clues in the sentence to crack tricky words.2nd–5th grade
Simile or Metaphor?Sort similes, metaphors and plain facts.3rd–5th grade
Vocabulary CrosswordCrosswords with 3rd to 5th grade vocabulary.3rd–5th grade
Analogy ArenaHot is to cold as up is to... down!3rd–5th grade
Word Part FactoryBuild words from prefixes, suffixes and roots.3rd–5th grade
Root LabMix Greek and Latin roots to unlock meanings.4th–5th grade
Idiom IslandFigure out what idioms and sayings really mean.3rd–5th grade
Reading (1)
Reading RocketWord puzzles (5)
Word Search for KidsFind hidden words in 30 themed puzzles.1st–5th grade
Word GuessHangman for kids, with balloons instead.1st–5th grade
Crossword for KidsPicture crosswords in 20 themes.1st–5th grade
Daily Word PuzzleGuess the hidden word in six tries. New every day.2nd–5th grade
Word HuntFind words in a grid of letters in two minutes.2nd–5th grade
Typing (2)
Typing RaceType words fast to win the car race.2nd–5th grade
Keyboard ExplorerLearn to type one or two keys at a time.1st–5th grade
Review (2)
Board Game QuizRoll, answer and race Monty to square 30.Kindergarten–5th grade
Escape the LibrarySolve 10 puzzles to escape before time runs out.3rd–5th grade
Tips for parents and teachers
- Analogy Arena builds the reasoning used on many tests.
- Challenge your child to escape the library with 4 minutes left.
- Keep a list of new vocabulary words from the games.
Pair the games with the 5th grade lessons and printable worksheets.
More games
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By skill:
- Alphabet games
- Phonics games
- Sight word games
- Spelling games
- Grammar games
- Vocabulary games
- Reading games
- Word puzzles
- Typing games
Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Questions parents ask
Which game should we start with in 5th grade?
Start with Word Scramble or Run-On Rescue. The games in each section below go from easiest to hardest.
What if a game is too hard?
Try the 4th grade games first, or stay on the first level. Every game starts easy and gets harder level by level.
Are these games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in your browser, with no ads, no sign-up and no in-game purchases.