Maths GuruClass 1 maths: games and practice for ages 5–6
Class 1 is where children meet numbers properly for the first time. The year covers topics from the NCERT Class 1 maths syllabus such as shapes and space, counting objects, numbers up to 100, simple addition and subtraction, measuring and comparing, time, money and patterns. This page shows what your child will learn and which Maths Guru games give friendly practice for each topic. Maths Guru is an independent practice tool and is not endorsed by NCERT.
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Counting and numbers up to 100
Counting objects one by one, reading and writing numbers, comparing which group has more, and understanding that 10 ones make a ten. Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s starts here too.
Practise it here: Skip counting and place value · Memory Dash · Conquer the World
Addition within 20
Joining two groups and counting all, then moving to number sentences such as 7 + 5. Bonds of 10 (6 + 4, 3 + 7) make everything later easier.
Practise it here: Addition · Time Skip · Conquer the World · Classroom
Subtraction within 20
Taking away, finding the difference and counting back. Children link each subtraction to its addition partner.
Practise it here: Subtraction · Time Skip · Conquer the World · Classroom
Shapes and patterns
Recognising circles, squares, triangles and rectangles around the house, spotting repeating patterns and continuing them.
Practise it here: Geometry · Rangoli Squares · Kolam Trace
Money and measurement
Naming ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 and ₹10 coins, comparing long and short, heavy and light, and reading the days of the week.
Practise it here: Word problems · Shop Street
Time and data
Morning, afternoon and night, the days of the week and simple pictures that show how many of something there are.
Practise it here: Logic puzzles · Smart Games · Nonogram
Printable Class 1 worksheets
Free, with answer keys. Open one and press print.
Class 1 Addition Worksheet (Within 20)
Twenty single-step sums where the total never goes past 20.
Open worksheet ›Class 1 Subtraction Worksheet (Within 20)
Twenty take-away sums starting from numbers up to 20.
Open worksheet ›Class 1 Skip Counting Worksheet (2s, 5s, 10s)
Each line shows a counting pattern in steps of 2, 5 or 10 with one number hidden.
Open worksheet ›
Tips for parents of Class 1 children
- Use real objects. Counting spoons, stairs or chapatis teaches more than a page of sums, and five minutes a day beats an hour on Sunday.
- Practise number bonds of 10 until they are instant (1 + 9, 2 + 8 and so on). Almost every later addition and subtraction strategy rests on them.
- Let your child run a small shop at home with ₹1, ₹2 and ₹5 coins. Handling money makes numbers feel useful.
- Praise effort and ask how they got the answer. Explaining, even with fingers, is how six-year-olds build understanding.
Questions parents ask
What does my child learn in Class 1 maths?
Counting and reading numbers up to 100, comparing numbers, adding and subtracting within 20, basic shapes, patterns, simple money and time. The NCERT Class 1 maths book follows these topic areas.
How long should Class 1 children practise each day?
Ten to fifteen minutes is plenty. Short, cheerful sessions work much better than long ones at this age.
Can my child start without an account?
Yes. Guests can play the starter levels straight away, free, with no ads. Creating an account saves progress and unlocks more levels.
Are there printable worksheets for Class 1?
Yes. We have free printable Class 1 worksheets with answer keys for addition, subtraction and skip counting, linked below.