The Ultimate Guide To Games For Every Subject In Your Homeschool
Engaging, hands-on learning made simple—one game at a time.
When we first started homeschooling, I believed in hands-on learning, interest-led education, and making room for joy. What I didn’t believe—yet—was that games could be a cornerstone of real academic growth.
Like many parents, I thought games were “extra.” Fun? Absolutely. Valuable for family bonding? Of course. But educational? I wasn’t so sure.
That all changed one holiday season when Emily was struggling with math. We decided to take a break and come back after Christmas. During that time, we played a ton of games together—especially her dad’s favorite, Yahtzee. And when we picked up lessons again in January, something incredible happened…
She knew her math facts. All of them.
That moment flipped a switch in my mind. If one simple game could teach math more effectively than weeks of worksheets, what else could games do?
We started playing games for every subject—math, language arts, science, history, geography, art, music, even mindfulness and STEM. And let me tell you, we’ve never looked back.
If you’re ready to bring more joy, creativity, and real-world learning into your homeschool, this guide is for you. Below, you’ll find curated lists of our favorite games for every subject, plus links to deeper lists with dozens of game ideas to match your child’s needs and interests.
Why Gameschooling Works for Every Subject
Gameschooling isn’t just fun—it’s smart, effective, and brain-based. When kids play, they’re naturally engaging in problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. They’re practicing skills over and over, but without the pressure of a test or worksheet.
Whether it’s rolling dice to build math fluency, drawing cards to craft a story, or building marble mazes to explore physics—games are a low-pressure, high-engagement way to learn.
Here’s what games can offer your homeschool:
- Multi-sensory, hands-on learning
- Built-in review and repetition
- Connection and bonding through play
- Differentiation for mixed ages and levels
- A way to sneak in learning on tough days
- A break from screens and textbooks
- Joyful memories your child will actually remember
72 Games For Math In Your Homeschool
We discovered the secret to learning math facts quite by accident. It was getting close to the holidays and our daughter was really struggling to learn her math facts. She was frustrated, I was frustrated, and everything was becoming a struggle. We decided to take a break and come back to it after the holidays. During our break we played lots of games together as a family, including my husband’s favorite: Yahtzee.
When we started lessons back after the break, I was amazed to discover that our daughter suddenly knew all her math facts. She could even total 6 + 6 + 6 in her head. We knew immediately that the change was a result of all those Yahtzee games and our love affair with math games began. Since then, we have discovered tons of awesome math games for teaching fractions, multiplication, complex addition, prime numbers, and more.
Want to see the list? Click on the image below for math games related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and more!
52 Games For Language Arts In Your Homeschool
There are lots of fun and exciting games you can use to help your child learn and practice language arts concepts too. Games for young learners can help them practice letter identification, phonics, and rhyming skills. As your children get older, you can have fun with games that encourage spelling, writing, and vocabulary building. Classic games like Scrabble are great for all kinds of language arts skill building and there are lots of fun new games to explore too.
Want to see the list? Click on the image below for reading games, grammar games, storytelling games and more!
20 Science Games For Your Homeschool
Don’t love conducting science experiments? They can be lots of fun and offer hands-on practice for our homeschoolers, but they can also be messy with complicated directions and variable results.
If you’re looking for a way to bring science to life in your homeschool that’s different than run-of-the-mill science experiment kits, you should definitely check out some of our favorite science games. Science trivia games will help your homeschoolers recall important concepts and interesting facts. Hands-on science board games help bring lessons to life without a book for all kinds of multi-sensory learning fun this year.
Want to see the list? Click on the image below for general science, physical science, life science games and more!
20 Geography And History Games For Your Homeschool
A traditional approach to history usually includes lots of memorization. There are important dates and facts to commit to memory and it can all feel stale and boring after a while. Adding history games to your homeschool will help bring history: the people and places to life for your kids.
Want to explore the world? You can help your kids learn about the world around them in a fun and adventurous way with geography games in your very own living room.
Want to see the list? Click on the image below for games related to World Geography, US geography, US History and more!
28 Games For Art And Music In Your Homeschool
Incorporating art and music into your homeschool lessons will help provide your kids with a well rounded education that’s rich in culture and beauty. However, knowing where to start teaching your homeschoolers about the arts can be tricky.
Fortunately, there are lots of awesome games to teach kids all about fine arts and music right at home. Games that explore modern art, drawing, singing, and classical music with hands-on learning fun.
Want to see the list? Click on the image below for games related to art, music, STEM, mindfulness and more.
Our Gameschooling Journey (And How You Can Start Yours)
I never expected games to play such a central role in our homeschool. But now, I can’t imagine learning without them. They’ve helped Emily stay engaged, develop critical thinking, and actually enjoy learning.
If you’re curious about adding games to your homeschool, start with one subject. Replace one workbook page with a game and see what happens. You might be surprised how much your child learns when they’re having fun.
More Ways to Add Play To Your Homeschool
Gameschooling isn’t just about replacing curriculum—it’s about reimagining how learning happens in your home. Whether you want to build connection, support independent play, or find low-prep options for busy days, there’s a game (or a guide!) to help. From card games and single-player logic challenges to collaborative family favorites, these resources are here to make homeschooling easier—and way more fun.
- How to Play More Games in Your Homeschool
- The Ultimate List of Card Games for Homeschooling
- The Best Single Player Games In Your Homeschool
- The Best 2 Player Games for Homeschooling
- The Best Cooperative Games For All Ages
- 35+ Best Games For Traveling
- Top 10 Logic Games For Your Homeschool
- 30+ Educational Games For Your Middle Schoolers
Are you ready to play your way through the school year? Let me know in the comments which subject you’re most excited to gameschool—and don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Game Lists for every age and stage!
