Count and Tap
Tap each bug once to count it, then say how many.
- Ages 3–6
- Counting to 20
- One-to-one counting
Preschool math games
Preschool math games help children aged 4 to 5 practice counting, number order and shapes by playing. The free games on this page run in your browser with no sign-up, ads or timers. Each one asks a child to touch, count or sort, which is also how Mathumo teaches these ideas.
Ages 4 to 5. What children learn in preschool math, topic by topic →
4 free preschool math games to play now
Counting objects one by one to 20, and saying how many.
Number Path
Help Mathumo cross the stones by stepping on the numbers in order.
- Ages 4–6
- Number order to 20
- Reading numerals
Number order to 20, reading numerals and counting back.
Shape Pop
Pop the bubbles that hold the shape Mathumo asks for.
- Ages 3–6
- Naming 2-D shapes
- Sides and corners
Naming circles, squares, triangles and more, and counting sides and corners.
Sudoku for Kids
Shape and number puzzles with one answer each.
- Ages 4–8
- Logical thinking
- Shapes and numbers 1 to 6
Logic with shapes or numbers: each one once in every row and column.
Guides for parents
Ideas for helping with preschool math away from the screen.
How to teach a child to count: 6 steps for ages 3 to 5
Counting is more than saying numbers in order. Six steps with household objects that take a child from reciting to counting a group and saying how many.
Math board games for kids: what to play at ages 3 to 8
Math board games for kids, by age: race tracks, dominoes, sowing games, Shut the Box and dice games, plus how to make your own number track at home.
12 math games for kids at home, with no worksheets
Twelve math games for kids at home using cards, dice, the kitchen and a walk. No worksheets, no special supplies, plus free online games to try.
Looking for another grade? Kindergarten math games, First grade math games, Second grade math games. Or see all the free math games.
Questions about preschool math games
What are good math games for preschoolers?
Good math games for preschoolers are short, use objects or pictures, and let a child count by touching. Count and Tap practices counting, Number Path practices number order, and Shape Pop practices shapes. Counting stairs or sorting socks at home are math games too.
What age are these pre k math games for?
Most of the games here suit ages 3 to 6, and the shape puzzles in Sudoku for Kids start at about age 4. Each game page lists its ages and modes, and a child can begin with the smallest mode, such as To 5 in Count and Tap.
Are these preschool math games free?
Yes. They play in the browser with no sign-up, no ads and no timers, and nothing is saved.
How long should a preschooler play?
A few minutes is enough at this age. Mathumo’s own sessions run 5 to 15 minutes, chosen by a parent, and stopping while your child still enjoys it is a good rule.