Sprouts trail · ages 5–6
First addition games for 5 and 6 year olds
First sums work best with pictures. Seeing 2 dots and 3 dots join to make 5 shows what adding actually means before children memorise facts.
Number Quest's little sums use numbers up to 6, with doubles, tiny word problems and missing numbers mixed in, so children can count on their fingers to check.
No sign-up, no ads. Works in any browser.
What the questions practise
- Adding two numbers from 1 to 6
- Doubles such as double 4
- Tiny word problems
- Missing numbers like 3 + ? = 5
Try some example questions
Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.
1. Little sums1 + ? = 52564
Answer: 4. 1 + 4 = 5.
2. Little sums4 + ? = 82403
Answer: 4. 4 + 4 = 8.
3. Little sums1 + ? = 21356
Answer: 1. 1 + 1 = 2.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Let them count on fingers at first; that's fine.
- Point out pairs that make 10.
- Move to the Trail's addition when sums within 10 feel easy.
Why Number Quest
Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Five trails from age 5 to 16+, five ways to play, a daily goal that builds a streak, buddies to unlock and a friendly weekly leaderboard. Questions are made fresh on the device, so there is always something new.
An Android app on Google Play is coming soon. Until then, play free right here in your browser.