The best games for second graders mix play with the skills of that school year: times tables, telling the time, spelling and early grammar. All ten apps here are rated Everyone, and seven show no Contains ads label. Pick one maths game and one spelling game, and keep sessions short.
Second grade is when a lot of children go from learning to read to reading to learn. Spelling lists get longer, sums get bigger and suddenly there's homework most nights. A good learning game can take the edge off that.
I read the Google Play listings for popular second grade learning games and noted the developer, installs, the ads and in-app purchases labels, and any offline wording. They're in no particular order.
Two things stood out. Learning apps for this age are far more likely to skip ads than ordinary games, and most of them focus on just two subjects: maths and spelling.
Second grade apps at a glance
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Grade Learning Games | RosiMosi LLC | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Spell It - spelling learning | playNfun - educational & girl games | 1M+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Dinosaur Math 2 Kids Grade 1-2 | Yateland Games for kids | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | 'allows offline play' |
| Spelling Bee: Spelling Quiz | Happy-verse | 500K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'available both online & offline' |
| Spelling and Grammar | Eductify | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| 2nd Grade Math - Play&Learn | Pazu Games | 100K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Kids Spelling game Learn words | Abuzz | 100K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Mathseeds: Fun Math Games | Blake eLearning Pty Ltd | 50K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Math Games For 2nd Grade | Smart Kidz Club: Reading & Learning Books for Kids | 10K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Kids Spelling & Phonics Games | Yories: Learning Apps & Games for Boys and Girls | 10K+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
The ten learning games
Second Grade Learning Games
A bundle of second grade lessons as games, covering times tables, telling the time, punctuation, spelling, science and more. It shows no Contains ads label.
Spell It - spelling learning
A spelling game from playNfun that builds English spelling skills through interactive challenges. It shows ads but no in-app purchases label.
Dinosaur Math 2 Kids Grade 1-2
Yateland's dinosaur maths adventure for grades 1 and 2. Its listing says it allows offline play, and it shows no Contains ads label.
Spelling Bee: Spelling Quiz
A spelling quiz from Happy-verse. Its listing says it works both online and offline, which suits car journeys.
Spelling and Grammar
Multiple-choice spelling and grammar quizzes covering spelling rules and common mistakes. It shows no Contains ads label and suits confident readers.
2nd Grade Math - Play&Learn
A second grade maths game from Pazu Games built around play-and-learn activities. It shows no Contains ads label.
Kids Spelling game Learn words
Letter sounds, phonics and simple word spelling from Abuzz. Its listing aims it at younger children, so it suits a second grader who needs a confidence boost.
Mathseeds: Fun Math Games
A maths app for ages three to nine with counting, shapes, telling the time and problem solving. Its listing also mentions printable worksheets for learning away from the screen.
Math Games For 2nd Grade
Maths games aimed at second grade from Smart Kidz Club. It shows no Contains ads label.
Kids Spelling & Phonics Games
A set of spelling and phonics games from Yories. It shows a Contains ads label but no in-app purchases label.
Maths or spelling first?
Start with whatever your child finds hardest, but keep it light. Four of these apps are mainly about maths and four are mainly about spelling or phonics, with one grammar app and one mixed bundle, so it's easy to pair one of each.
- Maths: Dinosaur Math 2, 2nd Grade Math, Mathseeds and Math Games For 2nd Grade.
- Spelling: Spell It, Spelling Bee, Kids Spelling game and Kids Spelling and Phonics Games.
- Grammar: Spelling and Grammar suits stronger readers.
- Mixed subjects: Second Grade Learning Games covers lots of lessons in one app.
Ads and in-app purchases in learning apps
Seven of the ten show no Contains ads label, which is a real plus for this age. Most still have in-app purchases, usually to open extra lessons, so switch on approval for in-app purchases in Google Play.
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Spell It and Kids Spelling and Phonics Games show ads but no in-app purchases label. That's the opposite trade-off, and some parents prefer it.
Learning on the go
Dinosaur Math 2 and Spelling Bee both mention offline play, so they're handy on journeys. For more tablet ideas, see these free offline games for iPad and tablets.
Puzzles and family games for this age
Logic puzzles are great for seven and eight year olds too. This guide on picking age appropriate puzzle games starts a little younger but works well for this stage.
And for an evening off from learning apps, these free offline board game apps for family night let everyone play together.
Keeping it a game, not homework
The moment a learning app starts to feel like a test, most children lose interest. Let your child choose which game to play, keep it to ten minutes and celebrate the small wins. You'll get far more practice out of a happy child than a reluctant one.
If they've had a tough day at school, don't push it. There's always tomorrow, and a game they're looking forward to will do more good than one they're dreading. It's fine to skip a day; they'll come back to it.
Related guides live in the Free Games to Play Offline and Online: Every Guide in One Place (2026).
Frequently asked questions
What are the best games for second graders?
Learning games that cover maths and spelling, like Second Grade Learning Games, Dinosaur Math 2 and Spelling Bee.
Which second grade apps have no ads?
Seven apps here show no Contains ads label, including Second Grade Learning Games, Mathseeds and 2nd Grade Math.
Can second graders play these offline?
Dinosaur Math 2 and Spelling Bee both mention offline play on their listings.
Are these apps rated for young children?
Yes. All ten are rated Everyone on Google Play.
How long should a second grader play learning games?
Short sessions of around ten minutes tend to work best.
Do learning games replace school homework?
No. They're good extra practice, but they don't replace what the teacher sets.
