Games Center
Homeschooling allows families the freedom to be flexible—to adjust, adapt, and sometimes set aside the lesson plan in favor of what works best in the moment. One way to embrace that flexibility is through games. When used intentionally, games reinforce academic skills, strengthen critical thinking, and make learning fun without adding pressure. This Game Center is designed to support families who want practical, engaging ways to bring purposeful play into their homeschool routine.
If you’re feeling short on ideas or energy, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place! Be sure to begin with A Bookworm’s Learning Curve for encouragement and perspective, then explore the curated game resources below, as well as the Hands-On Learning Center and iST courses for inspiration to gamify your homeschool.
Everyday Games on SchoolhouseTeachers.com
Everyday Games is a fun, hands-on course designed to bring joy and engagement to math and reading for students in grades 1–4. Featuring over one hundred printable games, this course transforms essential math and language arts skills into playful, low-pressure learning experiences. Students practice a wide range of concepts—including addition, fractions, phonics, spelling, and word study—through printable board games and activities that feel more like play than schoolwork. Ideal for daily use, Everyday Games helps children build confidence and reinforce key skills while keeping learning lively, interactive, and enjoyable. Try a sample! Build a Word Compound Words or Tic Tac Toe Addition Game.
Schoolhouse Games
Looking for more ways to make learning fun at home? Our Schoolhouse Games page offers ready-to-use games and game ideas for a variety of subjects. These flexible, engaging games are simple to adapt, helping you add creativity and fun to your homeschool day without extra prep. Click a subject below to find the games.
To explore each subject more, check out our courses, focused learning centers, and unit studies—all available to SchoolhouseTeachers.com members.
Language Arts Games
Math Games
Science Games
Social Studies and Geography Games
Miscellaneous Games
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine Articles about Games
Looking for a little extra inspiration? The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine has articles that dive deeper into the role of games and play in homeschooling. They’re full of real-life encouragement and practical ideas to help you bring more fun, flexibility, and purposeful play into your homeschool days. Simply click on the plus sign below to access the article links.
Want to go even deeper? Be sure to check out the Legacy Library with 25 years of resources from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, and The TOS HomeRoom, where ongoing content and guidance help homeschool families stay encouraged. No membership required!
- 10 Ways to Incorporate Fun and Games into Your Homeschooling (Winter 2023–24) by Gabby Starnes
- Fun Teaching Math? Is That Even Possible? Yes! (Spring 2016) by Marci Hanks
- Gamifying Your Homeschool (Winter 2023–24) by Karla Akins
- Let’s Play! 7 Great Reasons to Add Games to Your Elementary Homeschool Program (Annual 2016) by Teresa Evans
- What’s in a Game? When Learning is Fun. (Winter 2023–24) by Debbie Wright Swisher
- Winter Boredom? Make a Board Game! (Winter 2024–25) by Kyle Morgan
- Math Memorization Fun (From ABCs to SATs, 2019) by Brigitte Brulz
- Teaching Math: 20 Ways to Put the Fun in Fundamentals (Winter 2021–22) by Laurie Beesting
- Fun Ways to Teach Grammar (Summer 2019) by Dawn Burnette
- Can Grammar be Fun (Summer 2019) by Jacklyn Janeksela
- How to Make Foreign Language Learning Fun (Spring 2017) by Debbie Annett
- The International Grocery Store: Fun from Anise to Zatar (September 2012) by Alicia Z. Kepeis
HomeschoolingFinds.com Resources
Wondering which games are worth your time and shelf space? This section features game-focused articles from HomeschoolingFinds.com, a trusted source for thoughtful product reviews, practical advice, and encouragement for homeschooling families. These resources take a closer look at how games can support learning across subjects and ages—and point you toward games you may want to explore next.
World Book Games
Did you know that every SchoolhouseTeachers.com membership includes access to World Book resources? Along with its reference materials, World Book also offers a variety of fun, educational games for students.
A login is required to use these games, and you can find the username and password by clicking the plus sign next to “To Access the World Book Resources” at the top of any World Book page.
World Book Kids is best suited for children in grades 1–5. It includes more than 30 games, such as multiple choice, matching, sorting, and crossword puzzles, covering math, science and animals, social studies, and language arts.
To view the current list of Kids games available on World Book, select “Games in Kids” under the Lists section on the World Book Site Map.
World Book Discover is designed for ESL students, reluctant readers, visual learners, and students with mild reading disabilities. It contains hundreds of educational games across a wide range of topics to help make learning engaging and accessible.
To view the current list of Discover games available on World Book, select “Games in Discover” under the Lists section on the World Book Site Map.
SchoolhouseTeachers.com does not have control over the content within these games. Some resources may contain opinions that conflict with your worldview. For example, the content on World Book is not presented from a young earth point of view and may include evolutionary aspects. You may wish to preview the games before having your student play them.
For your convenience, we have compiled and organized these games into individual downloadable files by subject, including foreign language, language arts, math, science, and social studies and geography. These files are provided below to make it easier to quickly find games that align with your learning goals. Click on an image to explore!
Foreign Language Games
Language Arts Games
Math Games
Science Games
Social Studies and Geography Games
Getting kids excited about learning can be a challenge—but games make it easier. Instead of staring at worksheets, children actively participate, turning tricky subjects like grammar, math, or science into something they look forward to. While they’re having fun, they’re also practicing important skills and building confidence.
Games aren’t just for academics, either. Working together on a puzzle, taking turns in a card game, or solving challenges as a team helps children develop patience, cooperation, and resilience. You can adapt games to your child’s pace and learning style, making them perfect for all types of learners. Most importantly, games bring joy into the homeschool day, helping kids see education as engaging and positive. So grab some dice, a deck of cards, or even a box of blocks—there’s a whole world of learning waiting to happen right at home!
Want even more games and hands-on learning resources? A SchoolhouseTeachers.com membership gives you full access to hundreds of courses, activities, and tools to make learning at home fun and engaging every day—all at one low price for the entire family!
