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Reception Reading Worksheets

England (UK)

  • Ages 4–5
  • Early years (EYFS)

Free reading worksheets for Reception in England (UK), made for children aged 4 to 5. This year children usually practise missing letters in short words, short story with questions, word cards: animals and word cards: colours.

Read the words aloud together first, then let your child try the sheet alone. 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 reading

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Ready-made reading sheets for Reception

Other subjects in Reception

Reading in other years

Reception Worksheets

Questions from parents and teachers

Are these worksheets free?

Yes. Every activity on this page is free to print and to play on screen, with no sign-up needed. A few library items marked Premium are part of a paid plan.

Can I print them?

Yes. Each sheet prints cleanly on A4 or US Letter paper. Press Print, then use your browser's print dialog or save it as a PDF.

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.