Reception Worksheets and Games: Free Printables for Ages 4 to 5
Reception is the first year of primary school in England and the last year of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are aged 4 to 5 and learn mostly through play, talk and hands on activities. This page explains what Reception covers in maths, English and science, then gives you 50 free printable worksheets and games for each topic, all made by Jaques of London.
What children learn in Reception
This follows the National Curriculum for England. Your school may teach topics in a different order.
Maths
Reception maths covers counting to 10 and beyond, comparing numbers, number bonds within 10, spotting patterns, and talking about shapes, size, weight and time.
See the maths sheetsEnglish
Reception literacy covers phonics, reading simple words and sentences, writing letters and short sentences, and listening and talking about stories.
See the English sheetsScience
Science in Reception sits inside Understanding the World. Children explore the seasons, plants, animals and everyday materials.
See the science sheetsReception Maths printables
9 free printables.
Bigger or Smaller?Is it true or false? Circle your answer.10 minAnswers
Christmas Pattern CardsSay each pattern and work out what comes next.Answers
Fish Adding Colour by SumAdd small numbers and colour the fish.30 minAnswers
Good Listening Ears ChartTick each way to be a good listener today.
One More One Less CaterpillarRoll, move and say one more and one less.
Pattern Copy CardsCopy each colour pattern, then carry it on.Answers
Pattern Making ABC ShapesCarry on the shape pattern.Answers
Rocket Counting RaceRoll and count your way to the Moon.25 min
Shape Scavenger HuntFind the shapes around your home.
Reception English printables
14 free printables.
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
Segmenting Words BoxesPush a counter for each sound.Answers
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.
Reception Science printables
7 free printables.
Amazing Body Fact CardsRead, talk and cut out the cards.10 min
Animal Homes Match-UpJoin each animal to its home.15 minAnswers
Farm Animal Babies MatchJoin each farm animal to its baby.15 minAnswers
Guess the Sound CardsMake the noise and let others guess.Answers
Magnets Stick or Not SheetWhich things does a magnet pick up?.Answers
Rainbow Colour MixingGuess, mix and colour the answer.Answers
Weather Chart Daily RecordTick the weather every day.
Reception PSHE printables
5 free printables.
Firework Safety PosterSimple rules to stay safe at a firework show.
Kind Friend ChecklistTick each kind thing you did this week.15 minAnswers
Kitchen Safety True or FalseHelp the chef stay safe in the kitchen.10 minAnswers
Mini Beast Safari ChecklistTick each mini beast you find in the garden.
My Feelings ThermometerPoint to how big your feeling is today.
Reception General knowledge printables
1 free printable.
Reception Art printables
4 free printables.
Reception Music printables
2 free printables.
Reception PE printables
1 free printable.
Seasonal and holiday printables for Reception
3 free printables.
More activities for Reception
4 free printables.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What do children learn in Reception?
Reception maths covers counting to 10 and beyond, comparing numbers, number bonds within 10, spotting patterns, and talking about shapes, size, weight and time. Reception literacy covers phonics, reading simple words and sentences, writing letters and short sentences, and listening and talking about stories. Science in Reception sits inside Understanding the World. Children explore the seasons, plants, animals and everyday materials.
Are these Reception printables free?
Yes. All 50 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 25 of the 50 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.
Heading to Year 1 next? See the Year 1 worksheets.
Last updated 2026-11-09. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.