Ages 3–8
Reception Puzzles and Brain Teasers
England (UK)
- Ages 4–5
- Early years (EYFS)
Free puzzles worksheets for Reception in England (UK), made for children aged 4 to 5. This year children usually practise mazes and word bingo.
Puzzles train patience and logical thinking, so let children struggle a little before giving a hint. At this age children learn through play, so keep sheets short and celebrate every try.
Every sheet below is made fresh by our generators: print it with its answer key, play it on screen with instant marking, or make a new version in one click.
What children practise in Reception puzzles
Mazes
Small
Word bingo
Words · Animals
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Other subjects in Reception
Puzzles in other years
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- LKG Puzzles and Brain Teasers (India)
- KG 1 Puzzles and Brain Teasers (Ghana) (Ghana)
- PP1 Puzzles and Brain Teasers (Kenya) (Kenya)
- Nursery Puzzles and Brain Teasers (Pakistan) (Pakistan)
Questions from parents and teachers
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Can I print them?
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Are answer keys included?
Yes for maths, reading and puzzle sheets: print the answer key with the sheet, or play it on screen and it is marked instantly.
Which curriculum do the Reception sheets follow?
They follow the skills usually taught in Reception in England (UK), in line with National Curriculum in England. Activities show the curriculum statements they practise where we have mapped them.
What age is Reception?
Reception is usually for children aged 4 to 5 in England (UK). If your child needs more practice or a bigger challenge, use the pages for the years before and after.
Can I make my own version?
Yes. Press Make a new one on any activity to open it in the sheet maker. Change the level, the number of questions or the topic, and print as many different versions as you like.