Reception Maths Worksheets: Free Printables and Games
There are 19 free Reception maths printables on this page, for Reception children aged 4 to 5. Maths sheets practise number, calculation, fractions, measures, shape and data handling. 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 Reception maths covers
Reception maths covers counting to 10 and beyond, comparing numbers, number bonds within 10, spotting patterns, and talking about shapes, size, weight and time.
All 19 Reception maths printables
Bigger or Smaller?Is it true or false? Circle your answer.10 minAnswers
Booster Countdown MissionColour one booster each day. Count how many are left.25 minAnswers
Build a Castle from ShapesCut out shapes. Stick them down to build a castle. Then tally.30 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
Footsteps to the Fox DenRoll a dice. Draw that many footprints. Count on aloud.25 min
Line Up Train TicketsWrite the missing carriage numbers.30 minAnswers
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
Pattern Train TicketsRing the chunk that repeats. Draw it again.30 minAnswers
Pebble Pattern PathCollect pebbles, leaves and sticks. Build each pattern on your path.35 minAnswers
Pirate Shape Code ChestUse the key to turn each shape into a number. Write the numbers on the lines.20 minAnswers
Rocket Counting RaceRoll and count your way to the Moon.25 min
Set the Family TableDraw 4 faces. Then draw 4 of each thing.20 minAnswers
Shape Scavenger HuntFind the shapes around your home.
Sports Day ScoreboardDraw each team's beanbags. Then find who won.30 minAnswers
Sunrise to Bedtime StripDraw, cut out and order your day.15 minAnswers
Teddy's Picnic EscapeOpen all four baskets to set Teddy free. A grown up reads each clue aloud.35 minAnswers
Questions parents and teachers ask
What does Reception maths cover?
Reception maths covers counting to 10 and beyond, comparing numbers, number bonds within 10, spotting patterns, and talking about shapes, size, weight and time.
Are these Reception maths printables free?
Yes. All 19 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 15 of the 19 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 35 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 2026-11-10. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.