Let’s be honest: getting kids excited about learning can sometimes feel like a losing battle — especially when you’re competing with the latest YouTube trend or viral game. But what if we told you that some games actually help your child learn math, science, problem-solving, and critical thinking—and they’ll ask to play them?

Whether your child is in preschool or middle school, these educational games are cleverly disguised as fun, but packed with learning value. Here are 10 your kids will actually love:

Prodigy (Math)

Ages: 6–12
This fantasy-based math game turns equations into magical battles! Kids answer math questions to cast spells, win battles, and level up their wizard characters. Bonus: parents and teachers can track progress.

Skills: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, geometry
Platform: Web, iOS, Android

Osmo (Hands-on + Digital Learning)

Ages: 3–12
Osmo blends real-world play with digital interaction. Using a tablet and physical game pieces, kids learn everything from spelling and drawing to coding and logic.

Skills: Spelling, creativity, problem-solving, early coding
Platform: iOS, Fire Tablets (requires Osmo kit)

Toca Life World

Ages: 4–9
Toca Boca’s games are all about open-ended play, creativity, and storytelling. Kids explore different environments and characters, making up their own stories along the way.

Skills: Emotional expression, creativity, social learning
Platform: iOS, Android

Lightbot (Coding)

Ages: 8+
Lightbot teaches basic programming logic in a super approachable way. Kids guide a robot through mazes using coding principles—no prior experience needed!

Skills: Sequencing, logic, debugging
Platform: iOS, Android, PC

BrainPOP

Ages: 6–14
BrainPOP combines short animated videos with interactive quizzes, games, and activities covering a huge range of school subjects.

Skills: Science, history, English, health, arts
Platform: Web, iOS, Android

ABCmouse

Ages: 2–8
ABCmouse is an early learning powerhouse. It offers over 10,000 learning activities tailored to your child’s age, from reading and math to art and music.

Skills: Early literacy, numbers, phonics, patterns
Platform: Web, iOS, Android

National Geographic Kids Games

Ages: 6–12
Who says science isn’t fun? These games offer animal trivia, geography challenges, and nature puzzles that are both visually stunning and brain-stimulating.

Skills: Earth science, biology, ecosystems, geography
Platform: Web

Minecraft: Education Edition

Ages: 8+
Yes, Minecraft! The education version turns the classic sandbox game into a collaborative world of science experiments, historical recreations, and coding challenges.

Skills: Collaboration, STEM, history, coding basics
Platform: PC, iOS, Chromebook (education accounts required)

Khan Academy Kids

Ages: 2–7
A totally free app offering fun, adaptive lessons in math, language, and emotional development. It’s colorful, encouraging, and designed by learning experts.

Skills: Early reading, counting, emotional regulation
Platform: iOS, Android

Blooket

Ages: 8–14
This quiz-based game is classroom gold. It turns trivia into exciting challenges, like tower defense or racing games. Great for school subjects and review sessions.

Skills: Custom quizzes, competitive learning, memorisation
Platform: Web