Match-ups for Kids: Free Printables by Year Group
There are 29 free match-ups on this page from Reception to Year 8. Match ups ask children to join pairs, such as words and meanings or questions and answers. They build recall and reasoning. 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.
Skills these sheets practise
Across this collection children practise: matching, reading, vocabulary, naming animals, recall and logical thinking.
Reception match-ups
2 free printables. All Reception worksheets
Year 1 match-ups
2 free printables. All Year 1 worksheets
Year 2 match-ups
5 free printables. All Year 2 worksheets
Feelings Match-UpJoin each clue to the feeling.15 minAnswers
Pirate Coin Match-UpMatch each pile of coins to its total.15 minAnswers
Which Unit? Measures Match-UpMatch each thing to the unit you would use.15 minAnswers
Who Can Help Me?Match the problem to the right helper.15 minAnswers
World Landmarks MatchJoin each place to its continent.15 minAnswers
Year 3 match-ups
3 free printables. All Year 3 worksheets
Year 4 match-ups
3 free printables. All Year 4 worksheets
Year 5 match-ups
1 free printable. All Year 5 worksheets
Year 6 match-ups
1 free printable. All Year 6 worksheets
Year 7 match-ups
2 free printables. All Year 7 worksheets
Year 8 match-ups
4 free printables. All Year 8 worksheets
More match-ups
6 free printables.
Garden Colour MatchJoin each colour to something in the garden.15 minAnswers
Letter Matching - Key Stage 1<span>Use this resource to help kids learn capital letters and little letters. Match the uppercase letter to the matching lowercase letter.</span>.
My Senses Match-UpJoin each body part to what it does.15 minAnswers
Number Cards Matching PairsMatch each number to its word.Answers
Rhyme Match-UpJoin the words that sound the same.15 minAnswers
Time Matching Activity<h3><span class="JsGRdQ">It's Time to Learn Time - Match the Digital times in the middle to the times on the clock faces on the side of the page.</span></h3>.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What are match-ups good for?
Match ups ask children to join pairs, such as words and meanings or questions and answers. They build recall and reasoning.
Are these match-ups printables free?
Yes. All 29 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7 and Year 8.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 27 of the 29 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 15 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.