Math games for kids that teach the school way

A grade-by-grade journey from first counting to long division — with real column methods, games kids ask for, and a report parents actually understand. Ages 4–8, no ads, ever.

Free to start — first levels of every world stay free forever.

Grade Journey map in Math for Kids — one path from Pre-K to Grade 3
🚫 No ads🏫 School-standard methods🧒 Ages 4–8 🔒 Parental gate📱 iPhone & iPad
Why kids stick with it

From counting apples to long division

One app that grows with your child — here's what's inside.

🗺️ The Grade Journey

One path from Pre-K to Grade 3 — no menus, no guessing

Small mixed units keep counting, shapes, addition and patterns in balance, and Foxy waits at your child's next stop. Nothing is locked — the order is guidance, not a cage.

  • Placement picks the exact starting unit
  • Mixed skills in every unit — no topic grinding
  • Foxy reads everything out loud for pre-readers
Grade Journey adventure map in the Math for Kids app
✏️ Math the school way

Column methods on paper-style boards

Column addition with carrying, subtraction with regrouping, long multiplication and the real long-division bracket — written digit by digit, exactly like the classroom.

  • The carry bubble appears where the teacher writes it
  • Borrow marks reveal right-to-left as kids work
  • Wrong digits become instant mini-lessons
Long division bracket board in the Math for Kids app
🎮 Games that secretly teach

The arcade kids ask to open

Cross Math, Make 10!, Find the Twins, Shape Hunt, Memory Match, Pattern Pop and Balloon Pop — every one of them is arithmetic in disguise, woven into the journey too.

  • 7 mini-games, several free forever
  • Difficulty scales with your child's grade
  • No ads between rounds — ever
Games arcade in the Math for Kids app
📊 Parents see everything

A report card that actually helps

Mastery per skill, weekly consistency, and what needs focus next. The 30-second placement quiz builds a personalized plan before your child's first session.

  • Skill-by-skill mastery percentages
  • 5 yes/no questions — no test for your child
  • Purchases and links behind a parental gate
Parent progress report in the Math for Kids app
Inside the app

Take a peek

Real screens from the app — swipe through.

Grade Journey map from Pre-K to Grade 3
The Grade Journey
Long division bracket method, step by step
Real long division
Column addition with carrying on a paper-style board
Carry the 1
Counting and addition with fruit for young kids
A gentle start
Seven mini-games that train math
7 mini-games
Cross Math puzzle game
Cross Math
Parent progress report with skill mastery
Parent report
Placement result with a personalized plan
Your child's plan
How it works

Three steps to a daily math habit

1

Tell us about your child

Answer 5 quick yes/no questions — no test for your child. The app finds the right grade and builds a personalized starting plan in 30 seconds.

2

Follow the Grade Journey

One guided path from Pre-K to Grade 3 in small mixed units — counting, shapes, column methods, times tables — with Foxy reading everything out loud.

3

Watch real progress

A parent report shows mastery per skill and weekly consistency. Wrong answers become mini-lessons, so mistakes turn into progress.

✏️ Column addition🖊️ Regrouping✖️ Times tables 📏 Long division🎩 Mental-math tricks🧩 7 mini-games
Parent guides

Help your child at home

Practical, teacher-approved explanations — and how the app trains each skill.

🏆

Best Math App for Kids (Ages 4–8): What Actually Matters

The 6-point checklist we'd use as parents — and where most math apps quietly fail.

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🐥

Kindergarten Math Games That Teach (Not Just Entertain)

Counting to 20, making ten, first addition — and the games that get kids there.

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🦊

First Grade Math Practice: The Skills That Matter Most

Fact fluency within 20, tens & ones, and a daily routine that sticks.

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✏️

How to Teach Column Addition (Carrying Made Simple)

Right to left, carry the 1 — taught exactly like the classroom, digit by digit.

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🖊️

Subtraction with Regrouping (Borrowing) Without Tears

When the top digit is too small — borrowing explained the way teachers write it.

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📏

How to Teach Long Division to a Child (Step by Step)

Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down — the bracket method, cycle by cycle.

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✖️

Times Tables Practice That Actually Sticks

The smart order (2, 10, 5 first), tricks for ×9, and daily micro-practice.

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🐣

Math Games for 4-Year-Olds: Where Math Actually Starts

Counting, shapes, patterns — playable alone thanks to a fox that reads out loud.

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🎯

What Math Should a 6-Year-Old Know? (And How to Check)

The age-6 checklist — and a 30-second way to find your child's true level.

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🏡

A Homeschool Math App for Ages 4–8

A grade-based spine, school-standard methods and mastery reports for the record book.

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FAQ

Questions parents ask

What ages is Math for Kids for?
Ages 4–8 — the journey starts at Pre-K counting and shapes and runs to Grade 3 skills like times tables and long division. Learn more →
Is the app really free?
Yes. The first levels of every world, several mini-games and all practice sessions are free forever. Premium — or the one-time Lifetime unlock — opens every world, level and game. Learn more →
Does it teach the same methods as school?
Yes — column addition with carrying, subtraction with regrouping and bracket long division are taught digit by digit on paper-style boards, exactly as classrooms write them. Learn more →
Can my child play without knowing how to read?
Yes. Foxy the fox reads every question out loud, so pre-readers play fully independently. Learn more →
How do I know where my child should start?
A 30-second placement: you answer 5 yes/no questions about what your child can do, and the app builds a personalized starting plan. Learn more →
Are there ads or chat?
No ads, no chat, no outside links without a parental gate. Purchases are parent-gated too. Learn more →
What do parents get?
A report card by world and skill, weekly consistency tracking, and adaptive practice that focuses on what needs work. Learn more →
Does it work on iPad?
Yes — the app is designed for both iPhone and iPad, with layouts made for the big screen.

Give your child a 5-minute math habit

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