EYFS Worksheets and Games: Free Printables for Ages 3 to 5
The Early Years Foundation Stage covers ages 3 to 5, from nursery to the end of Reception. Learning is mostly through play, talk and hands on activities. This page explains what EYFS covers, then gives you 243 free printable worksheets and games, all made by Jaques of London.
Ages 4 to 5Reception and early years
243 free printablesmaths, english, science and history
10 to 30 minutesfor most sheets
Answers on 60notes for the grown-up on every sheet
Screen freepaper and a pencil
What children learn in EYFS
This follows the National Curriculum for England. Your school may teach topics in a different order.
Maths
Maths in the early years covers counting, comparing numbers, number bonds within 10, patterns, shapes, size, weight and time.
See the maths sheetsEnglish
Early literacy covers phonics, reading simple words and sentences, writing letters and short sentences, and talking about stories.
See the English sheetsScience
Science sits inside Understanding the World. Children explore the seasons, plants, animals and everyday materials.
See the science sheetsEYFS Maths printables
37 free printables. See all 37 Maths printables
2D Shape HuntFind shapes at home and tick them.
Adding Within 10 Worksheet18 questions and a challenge, with full answers and teacher notes. A4 PDF, ready to print.Answers
Alliteration Animal NamesSilly animal names with the same first sound.
Bigger or Smaller?Is it true or false? Circle your answer.Reception10 minAnswers
Christmas Pattern CardsSay each pattern and work out what comes next.ReceptionAnswers
Colour By Numbers
Count the Animals
Cushion Hop Number GameHop to the cushion with the number you hear.
Dice Roll and RecordRoll the dice and add a tally mark.
Easter Egg PatternsSay what comes next in each egg pattern.
Feed the Hungry MonsterCount food cards into the monster's mouth.
Fish Adding Colour by SumAdd small numbers and colour the fish.Reception30 minAnswers
EYFS English printables
48 free printables. See all 48 English 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
All About My DadAsk your dad some questions.Reception
Alphabet SequencingFree downloadable educational resources for EYFS. Learn the alphabet with our Alphabet Sequencing Game.
Beginning Sounds QuizWhich word starts with the same sound?.Reception10 minAnswers
Book Character PlannerPlan your World Book Day costume.Reception20 minAnswers
CVC Word Building CardsSay the sounds, then read the word.
Castle Pencil MazeTrace the path to the castle.Reception15 minAnswers
Christmas Sentence BuilderCut the words and make festive sentences.ReceptionAnswers
Clap the Rhythm CardsCopy the clap and stamp pattern.Answers
Digraph Word SearchFind the sh, ch and th words.Answers
EYFS Science printables
34 free printables. See all 34 Science printables
Amazing Body Fact CardsRead, talk and cut out the cards.Reception10 min
Animal Homes Match-UpJoin each animal to its home.Reception15 minAnswers
Circle the Living Things<h3><span class="JsGRdQ">Which of these things are alive? Draw a circle around the things that are alive with Our Free Printable Download.</span></h3>.
Dancing Raisins Science Experiment
Farm Animal Babies MatchJoin each farm animal to its baby.Reception15 minAnswers
Floating and Sinking GameGuess, then test in the bath or a bowl.Answers
Fun Animal Facts
Guess the Sound CardsMake the noise and let others guess.ReceptionAnswers
Heads Shoulders Body GamePoint to the body part.
Healthy Teeth ChartA sticker chart for brushing teeth.
Human Body ActivityLabel the Little Boys Body Parts - <h3><span class="JsGRdQ">Cut out each word, match it and stick it to the correct body part.</span></h3>.
Listening Bingo Sounds Around UsTick each sound as you hear it.
EYFS History printables
2 free printables.
EYFS Geography printables
3 free printables.
EYFS PSHE printables
20 free printables. See all 20 PSHE printables
Bug Hunt Checklist
Calm Down Breathing CardsFive breathing animals to copy.
Chore Chart Ages 4 to 6Stick a star in a box each time you do a job.
Emotions Faces CardsTalk about feelings and show them with your face.
Firework Safety PosterStay back and stay safe.
Firework Safety PosterSimple rules to stay safe at a firework show.Reception
Helpers in Our Class Job ChartWho is the helper this week?.
I Can Do It Myself ChartTick each job when you do it by yourself.
Kind Friend ChecklistTick each kind thing you did this week.Reception15 minAnswers
Kitchen Safety True or FalseHelp the chef stay safe in the kitchen.Reception10 minAnswers
Lunch Menu Choices CardsCut out and pick what you would like.
Mini Beast Safari ChecklistTick each mini beast you find in the garden.Reception
EYFS Computing printables
1 free printable.
EYFS General knowledge printables
13 free printables. See all 13 General knowledge printables
Christmas Toy Shop Role PlayCut out the signs for your toy shop.Reception
EYFS Next Steps Planner HomeSimple things to try at home each week.
Garden Colour MatchJoin each colour to something in the garden.15 minAnswers
Jobs I Might Do Dress Up CardsNine jobs and what they do.Answers
Jungle Animals Fact CardsOne fact about each jungle animal.
Magnets Stick or Not SheetWhich things does a magnet pick up?.Answers
Memory Card TemplateDraw matching pairs and play the memory game.
Morning Routine ChartTick each job when it is done.
Nature Walk Spot ListTick what you see on your walk.
Potty Training Reward ChartA sticker for every try, and a big well done.
Sink or Float Prediction SheetGuess, test and write what happens.Answers
Spring Growing Cress DiaryDraw your cress each day.
EYFS Art printables
11 free printables.
Christmas Tree CollageTear and stick green paper to make a tree.ReceptionAnswers
Design Your Own Red Nose
Design Your Own Tennis Kit
Drawing Together Prompt CardsOne line prompts for a first drawing.Reception
Easter Colouring - All Ages
Kids Summer Activity Pack
Paper Chain GarlandMake a colourful garland to hang.ReceptionAnswers
Salt Dough Decorations RecipeMake, shape and bake. A grown-up helps.Reception
Spring Jars Activity for Kids
Upcycle Your Old Crayons<span>Create your own crayons from the old ones you have lying around! Mix and match colours and make your own creations...</span>.
Wedding Day Kids Activity Pack
EYFS Music printables
6 free printables.
Beat BingoCopy the beat pattern and tick it off.ReceptionAnswers
Learn Musical Instruments<h3>Draw a line to connect all the musical instruments to the note in the middle. Make Musical Magic Now!</h3>.
Loud and Quiet Sound ChartCut out the sounds and sort them.Answers
Musical Statues Rules CardEasy rules and fun ways to play.
Musical Statues Rules CardSimple rules and ways to change the game.
Rhythm Cards Clap the PatternClap short and long sounds.Reception
EYFS PE printables
10 free printables.
Animal Moves Board GameRoll, move and wiggle like an animal.Reception25 min
Balance and Stretch Yoga CardsAnimal poses to try.
Brushing Teeth Reward ChartA sticker for every morning and night.
Christmas Yoga CardsMove like a Christmas friend.
Dance Freeze Game CardsMove like an animal, then freeze.
Dressing Up Sequence CardsPut the clothes on in the right order.Answers
Egg and Spoon RaceRules and ways to play.
Musical Statues CardsPick a move, then freeze.
Simon Says CardsListen carefully and do what Simon says.
Simon Says CardsCut out cards and do the action.
EYFS RE printables
1 free printable.
Seasonal and holiday printables for EYFS
13 free printables.
Christmas Activity Pack
Christmas Cookies
Easter Scavenger Hunt
First Day Nerves WorksheetDraw how you feel and what helps.ReceptionAnswers
Goodbye Routine CardsHug, wave, goodbye. Use the same steps each time.
Mud Kitchen Recipe CardsPretend recipes for outdoor play.Answers
Musical Spots Floor GameStand on a spot when the music stops.
Obstacle Course Plan GardenPlan a garden course and draw each stop.Reception
Pass the Mystery Bag CardsFeel, describe and guess.Reception
Pavement Chalk Game IdeasCut out a card and play a quick chalk game.Answers
Rainbow Colour HuntFind something for each colour.
Self Portrait
Vegan Christmas Pudding Brownies
More activities for EYFS
44 free printables.
Babysitter Instruction SheetFill this in before you go out.Answers
Bathroom Scavenger HuntFind these things at bath time.
Birthday Activity Pack for Kids
Biscuit Recipe
Carrot Cake Pops
Caterpillar Pom Pom Mat
Colour In Flower Dominoes
Colour in Rainbow & Names
Cupcake Recipe
DIY - Make Your Own Kite
DIY Bracelet
DIY Colourful Eggs
DIY Paper Aeroplane
DIY Skipping Rope
DIY Stacking Snail
DIY Straw Tower
DIY Target Practice
DIY Wind Car
Dinosaur Bingo
Draw the Hands
Drawing to Music Loud and QuietDraw lines that match the music.Reception
Easy Valentines Jam Tarts
Fill in the Missing Vowels
Fingerprint Sheep
Flying Bat
Fruit Kebabs RecipeA healthy snack to make and share.Reception
Halloween Hide & Seek
Halloween Maze
Halloween Pumpkin Hide and Seek<span>Hide Your Cut-out Pumpkins Around the House and Have the Kids Screaming with Joy!</span>.
Make Your Dad a Badge For Father's Day
Make Your Own Carnival Mask
Make Your Own Coronation Flag
Make Your Own Dinosaur Feet
Make Your Own Mother's Day Card
Make Your Own Sensory Shaker
Marble Run
Mud Ice Creamery
My Show and Tell Prompt CardsCards to help a shy child talk about something from home.Reception
Pizza Recipe
Pom-Pom Chick Stamping
Sensory Water Bead Window Bag
Simon Says Listening GameListen carefully. Only move when Simon says.Reception
The Best Mummy Ever Activity
Water Glass Xylophone
Questions parents and teachers ask
What do children learn in EYFS?
Maths in the early years covers counting, comparing numbers, number bonds within 10, patterns, shapes, size, weight and time. Early literacy covers phonics, reading simple words and sentences, writing letters and short sentences, and talking about stories. Science sits inside Understanding the World. Children explore the seasons, plants, animals and everyday materials.
Are these EYFS printables free?
Yes. All 243 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 60 of the 243 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 30 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.