Spelling Bee Samurai
Play- Hear a word
- Type it letter-by-letter
- Get instant feedback
Optional hint: “Show me the next letter.”
Start Spelling
Best for K–3 • 5–10 mins
Free • No ads • No login
Small, focused games that fit real life.
Learning Samurai started as calm, browser-based games for early learners and is growing into Language, Workforce, and Life Samurai for teens and adults. We respect attention, protect kids, and design tools that schools and communities can actually use.
Free & ad-freeFunded by donors & partners — not ads.
Safe & simpleOne page, no child logins required.
CustomizableSchools can tune games to their own units.
Purposeful timeDesigned for 5–10 minute sessions.
Choose your stage
Learning Samurai grows with learners from Pre-K through adulthood. Pick the stage that matches your class, family, or program to see what’s available now — and what’s coming next.
Foundations · Pre-K to 3rd Grade
Sight Words
Play- Master high-frequency words
- Large, clear on-screen text
- Tap-to-hear audio — no typing required
Start Reading
Best for Pre-K–1 • 5–10 mins
Sum It Up, Sensei
Play- Addition & subtraction (more modes coming soon)
- Short 5–10 minute sets
- Clear summaries of right/wrong answers
Start Math
Best for K–2 • 5–10 mins
Spanish Sight Words
Play- Practice Spanish high-frequency words
- Same calm, tap-to-hear flow
- Great for bilingual and immersion support
Start Reading
Ideal Pre-K–1 • 5–10 mins
States & Capitals
Play- Map highlights each state as you answer
- Modes: State → Capital, Capital → State, Mixed
- Bonus: nicknames and always-on lifeline hints
Start Geography
Best for 2–5 • 5–10 mins
Reading Samurai Library
- Interactive storybooks with hover-to-hear words and calm narration.
- Designed for Pre-K through 1st grade readers.
- Built from our existing Learning Samurai stories.
Coming soon
Launching with partner schools.
What this stage builds (Pre-K–3rd)
Aligned with early childhood and primary grade skills — from phonemic awareness and number sense to early paragraphs and multiplication.
Pre-K (Age 4–5) · Foundational Readiness
- Recognizing letters (uppercase first, then some lowercase)
- Recognizing numbers 0–10 and counting up to 20
- Naming basic shapes and colors
- Matching objects, simple sorting, and AB / AABB patterns
- Rhyming and beginning phonemic awareness (hearing sounds)
- Executive function & social
- Sharing, taking turns, following simple rules and two-step directions
- Managing big feelings with calming strategies
- Beginning focus, persistence, and asking for help with words
- Fine motor
- Holding crayons/pencils, tracing lines, safe scissor use, basic puzzles
1st Grade (Age 6–7) · Early Reading & Math
- Decoding CVC words (cat, hop, run) and reading simple sentences
- Recognizing 100+ sight words
- Writing simple sentences with capitalization and punctuation
- Beginning spelling patterns and word families
- Math
- Addition & subtraction within 20; number sense 0–120
- Place value (tens & ones)
- Telling time to the hour and half-hour; measuring with non-standard units
- Thinking & social
- Sorting by multiple attributes, comparing length/shape/quantity
- Problem-solving conflicts, understanding perspectives, showing empathy
2nd Grade (Age 7–8) · Fluency & Bigger Numbers
- Reading longer texts more fluently
- Writing multi-sentence paragraphs with clearer ideas
- Using spelling patterns and basic rules
- Beginning research and informational writing
- Math
- Addition & subtraction within 100
- Beginning multiplication concepts (equal groups, arrays)
- Introduction to division as sharing or grouping
- Place value to 1000; telling time to 5-minute intervals; counting coins
- Inquiry & independence
- Asking questions, predicting, observing, recording data
- Planning steps, working more independently, and sticking with tasks
3rd Grade (Age 8–9) · Multiplication & Chapter Books
- Reading chapter books and nonfiction with main idea, details, and basic inference
- Writing structured paragraphs and short essays; proofreading and revising
- Math
- Mastery of multiplication & division facts (0–12)
- Multi-step word problems; fractions (½, ⅓, ¼, etc.)
- Area & perimeter; time, measurement, and data graphs
- Executive skills & social
- Goal setting and tracking progress; explaining reasoning
- Organizing materials and working in cooperative groups
- Conflict resolution, fairness, and responsibility
Skills · Ages 9–13
Next step after the early games: vocabulary expansion, sentence skills, geography, and intro dual-language practice for upper elementary and middle grades.
Vocabulary & Reading Missions
- Tier 2 academic vocabulary practice
- Short passages with quick comprehension checks
- Sentence-building and main idea warm-ups
Status: In design — piloting with partner schools.
Math & Logic Challenges
- Multi-step word problem practice
- Intro to fractions and proportional reasoning
- Patterns, logic, and puzzle-style problem solving
Status: Coming soon — aligned to grades 4–6.
World & Geography Explorer
- U.S. regions, world map practice, and landmarks
- Short sets that connect maps to real-world context
- Extensions of States & Capitals Samurai
Status: Coming soon — looking for pilot classrooms.
Intro Dual-Language Labs
- English ↔ Spanish vocabulary by theme (school, home, community)
- Short phrase practice with audio models
- Bridges into Language Samurai for older learners
Status: Coming soon — built with bilingual teachers.
Interested in piloting 9–13 content? Visit Programs or email us using the question button above.
Language Samurai · Teens & Adults
Fast, functional language skills for everyday life and work — built to support ESL programs, immigrant families, and workforce training.
Core Language Tracks
- English → Spanish and Spanish → English
- English → Pashto for refugee and immigrant support
- High-frequency phrases for daily life and work
Status: Coming soon — designed for ESL & adult ed.
Situational Language Packs
- Emergency and safety communication
- Medical basics and clinical vocabulary
- Retail, restaurant, and hospitality phrases
- Job interview and onboarding vocabulary
Status: Coming soon — seeking community partners.
Ideal for ESL programs, community centers, and nonprofit partners. Learn more on the Programs or Partners pages.
Workforce Samurai · Job & Career Skills
Short modules that teach practical workplace language, safety terms, and digital basics for adults entering or re-entering the workforce.
Workplace English Fundamentals
- Common instructions and orientation language
- Schedules, time cards, and basic forms
- Asking for clarification and reporting issues
Status: Coming soon — aligned to entry-level roles.
Safety & Task Language
- Safety and hazard terms for warehouses, construction, and facilities
- Tools, equipment, and task-step vocabulary
- Checklists and incident-report language
Status: In planning — workforce board aligned.
Customer-Facing Communication
- Retail and food service phrases
- Greeting customers, handling complaints, and closing interactions
- Role-play style drills with audio
Status: Coming soon — ideal for employer partners.
Built to align with workforce boards, WIOA-funded programs, and employer onboarding. See the Partners page for collaboration options.
Life Samurai · Everyday Adult Skills
Functional literacy for money, health, and civic life — designed for libraries, community centers, and adult education programs.
Money & Banking Basics
- Budgeting vocabulary and simple scenarios
- Banking terms: checking, savings, deposits, overdraft
- Reading statements and spotting fees
Status: Coming soon — built with financial literacy partners.
Health & Forms Literacy
- Basic health vocabulary (symptoms, appointments, medicines)
- Intake and consent form practice
- When and how to ask for help or translation
Status: In planning — aligns with public health outreach.
Civic, Transit & Everyday Life
- Civic basics: voting, local government, simple rights & responsibilities
- Transportation and navigation vocabulary (bus, rideshare, directions)
- Consumer literacy and basic fraud prevention terms
Status: Coming soon — good fit for libraries & nonprofits.
Perfect for adult ed centers, libraries, and community-based organizations. Reach out via the Programs or Partners pages to get involved.