Kindergarten Worksheets for Ages 5 to 6
Letters, numbers, sounds and early words for children in kindergarten, Reception and Year 1, with an answer key where it helps.
What kindergarteners are working on
At five and six, children move from tracing to writing. They learn to form every letter, write their name and short words, connect letters with sounds, read simple three-letter words and count to 20 and beyond. In the US, kindergarten math standards (Common Core, K.CC) ask children to count to 100 by ones and tens and to write the numbers 0 to 20. Reception and Year 1 in England cover similar ground.
How to use this page
Pick the skill your child is working on this week. Each tool opens a worksheet set to a kindergarten level, and every setting can be changed before you print. Tools with picture questions have an answer key, so you can check the work together instead of marking it.
Writing letters, names and words
Move from tracing to writing, with correct letter formation.
Sounds, spelling and early reading
Letter sounds, blending short words and the order of the alphabet.
Beginning Sounds for Kindergarten
Ten mixed questions with all 26 letters.
Missing Letters
Fill in the missing letters of the alphabet.
CVC Words
Short a, e, i, o, u: reading, matching and word families.
Syllable Counting
Clap and count 1 to 4 syllables with pictures.
Alphabetical Order
Put letters or words in ABC order.
Numbers
Write the numbers to 20 and count to 100 by ones and tens.
Visual skills and fine motor
Look-alike letters, cutting and flowing lines.
Free printable workbooks for kindergarten worksheets
Complete PDF books, planned in small steps, that suit this age group.
ABC Tracing Book
Every letter A to Z with numbered stroke arrows, a picture to color and a word to trace.
Number Tracing and Counting Book
Trace, count and color every number from 1 to 20, then practice number words and skip counting.
CVC Words Workbook
Read, build, trace and write short a, e, i, o and u words with pictures, sound boxes and sentences.
Fruits and Vegetables Tracing and Coloring Book
Color 26 fruits and vegetables, trace each word and write it alone, then review with matching games.
Animals Tracing and Coloring Book
Color 28 animals from the farm, the garden and the wild, trace each name and write it alone.
Scissor Skills Cutting Practice Book
Cutting practice from first snips to zigzags, shapes and pictures to cut out and color.
A simple week to try
- Monday: practice two or three letters with letter formation.
- Tuesday: do ten questions of beginning sounds for kindergarten.
- Wednesday: trace numbers and their words on number tracing for kindergarten.
- Thursday: read and match CVC words.
- Friday: a quick visual discrimination puzzle, or a free-choice favorite.
From tracing to writing on their own
Tracing is a stepping stone. When a letter or word feels easy, change the layout to include an empty practice line (on the word tracing page, open More options and choose Trace + empty practice line) so that your child writes from memory. Keep tracing for the letters that are still tricky.
Guides to go with these worksheets
Learning to read? The CVC words list has more than 130 short-vowel words to practice, and our guide to teaching syllables adds clapping games. For writing, follow a simple letter formation order, learn how to teach number writing and keep sessions short with handwriting practice at home.
Frequently asked questions
How long should kindergarten homework take?
Ten to fifteen minutes a day is a common guide. If your child is working hard for longer than that, stop and try again tomorrow.
Which skills matter most in kindergarten?
Letter sounds, writing letters correctly, counting and writing numbers to 20, and starting to read short words. The tools on this page cover all four.
Are these worksheets suitable for Reception and Year 1?
Yes. Kindergarten in the US is about the same age as Reception in England, and the skills continue into Year 1. Children who find them easy can try harder settings, such as the Hard level of the beginning sounds worksheets.
Can I print these for my class?
Yes. Teachers and parents may print as many copies as they need for their own children or class. Please do not sell the worksheets or post them on another site as your own.
More ways to browse
Looking for a different age? See Preschool Worksheets. Four- and five-year-olds (Pre-K or Reception) can mix worksheets from both pages.
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