Noun Hunt
- 1st–2nd grade
- Ages 6–8
- Free, no sign-up
Every sentence hides two or three nouns. Your child taps the words that name a person, an animal, a place or a thing, then presses Check. Wrong taps are crossed out with a hint, and later levels add proper nouns like names, days and cities.
About the game
| Levels | 4: people and animals, things and places, three nouns, names and places |
|---|---|
| Sentences | 40, with 8 per round |
| Help | Read it button, hints and a second try |
| Sign-up | None. Stars are saved on your device |
How to play
- Read the sentence. Tap Read it to hear it.
- Tap the nouns. Tap every word that names a person, animal, place or thing. Tap again to undo.
- Press Check. Right nouns turn green. If one is missing or extra, try again.
- Finish the round. Get sentences right on the first check for more stars.
For parents: what Noun Hunt practices
Noun Hunt practices finding common and proper nouns in real sentences, the first step in learning parts of speech. It pairs with:
Common Core: L.1.1b (use common, proper and possessive nouns), L.2.1 (standard English grammar), L.1.2a (capitalize names and dates).
Getting the most out of it
- Ask: can I see it or touch it? Is it a person, place or animal?
- Words like the, a and is are never nouns.
- In level 4, look for capital letters in the middle of a sentence.
Games are best as a reward or a warm-up, not the main lesson. Ten minutes of play after a short lesson works better than an hour of play on its own.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Questions parents ask
Are names nouns?
Yes. Names of people, places, days and months are proper nouns, and they start with a capital letter.
Why is "Statue of Liberty" one button?
Some proper nouns are more than one word. They're kept together so kids learn that the whole name is one noun.
Is this game free?
Yes. Every game on English1to5 is free, with no ads, no sign-up and no in-game purchases.
Does the game collect any information about my child?
No. There are no accounts. Progress and scores are saved only in your browser on your own device. See our privacy policy.