EYFS English Worksheets: Free Printable Activities
There are 37 free EYFS english printables on this page, for Reception and early years (ages 3 to 5). English sheets practise grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, reading and writing. Every sheet is made by Jaques of London: two A4 pages, with the activity on page 1 and notes for the grown-up on page 2.
What EYFS english covers
Early literacy covers phonics, reading simple words and sentences, writing letters and short sentences, and talking about stories.
Reception EYFS english
13 free printables. All Reception worksheets
All About My DadAsk your dad some questions.
Beginning Sounds QuizWhich word starts with the same sound?.10 minAnswers
Book Character PlannerPlan your World Book Day costume.20 minAnswers
Castle Pencil MazeTrace the path to the castle.15 minAnswers
Christmas Sentence BuilderCut the words and make festive sentences.Answers
Letter to Santa TemplateFill in the blanks.
One-Armed Robot LettersPractise writing letters with one arm.Answers
Phonics Sound Bingo Set 2Cards for sh, ch, th and ng words.
Picture Book ReviewDraw your favourite page and give it stars.
Pirate Word HuntFind the short words in the grid.15 minAnswers
Syllable Clap BingoClap the beats in each word and cover the matching number.Answers
Three Bears Story CardsCut out, order and retell the story.10 minAnswers
Tricky Words BingoSpot the tricky words on your card.
More EYFS english
24 free printables.
3 Letter Wordsearch - Key Stage 1
A to L Alphabet Scavenger HuntFind something for each letter, A to J.
All About Me BookletTell us about you on your first days back.Answers
Alphabet SequencingFree downloadable educational resources for EYFS. Learn the alphabet with our Alphabet Sequencing Game.
CVC Word Building CardsSay the sounds, then read the word.
Clap the Rhythm CardsCopy the clap and stamp pattern.Answers
Digraph Word SearchFind the sh, ch and th words.Answers
Finger Rhyme Action SheetHand actions for six classic finger rhymes.
Letter Hunt Scavenger SheetFind something for each letter.
Letter Hunt in the GardenFind things that start with a sound.Answers
Listening Bingo Sounds Around UsTick a sound when you hear it.
Little Red Hen Story OrderWhat happens first? Put the story in order.10 minAnswers
Mark Making Trays PromptsRice, sand and foam tray fun.
Mark Making Trays PromptsIdeas for rice, sand and foam.
My Dad - My Hero Activity
Nursery Rhyme Action CardsSing the rhyme and do the action.
Plant Riddles For All Ages
Rhyme Match-UpJoin the words that sound the same.15 minAnswers
Show and Tell Prompt CardsSentence starters for sharing.
Simon Says Listening GameListen carefully and do as Simon says.
Simon Says Listening Game CardsTwelve commands from easy to tricky.
Story Sack ChecklistCollect things to bring a favourite book to life.
Tricky Words Flashcards Set 1Cut out and read the words.
Vocabulary Builder Kitchen WordsName things in the kitchen together.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What does EYFS english cover?
Early literacy covers phonics, reading simple words and sentences, writing letters and short sentences, and talking about stories.
Are these EYFS english printables free?
Yes. All 37 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Reception.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 14 of the 37 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 10 to 20 minutes. Each sheet is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 has notes for the grown-up.
Can teachers use them in class?
Yes. They work as starters, plenaries, early finisher tasks, homework or table activities, and need no preparation beyond printing.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. Black and white printing is fine for almost every sheet.
Last updated 2026-11-09. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.