Early YearsAges 0-2Maths

Free Fractions Worksheets for Early Years

Understanding and working with fractions. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Early Years students (ages 0-2), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Understand key concepts in fractions
Apply fractions skills to solve problems
Build confidence with fractions through practice
Develop fluency appropriate for Early Years

Sample Fractions Questions for Early Years

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

Colour ½ of this shape

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2

What fraction is shaded? (2 out of 4 parts)

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3

Circle ¼ of 8 apples

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4

Which is bigger: ½ or ¼?

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5

½ of 10 = ?

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Part-whole relationships
Equivalence
Comparing quantities
Operations with fractions

Real-World Applications

Understanding fractions helps children in everyday situations:

Cooking and recipes
Sharing pizza
Sales and discounts
Time portions

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common fractions mistakes:

  • !Adding denominators
  • !Not finding common denominators
  • !Simplifying errors
  • !Comparing fractions incorrectly

Learning Progression

After mastering these foundations, students will progress to more complex fractions skills in Key Stage 2, building on the concepts learned here.

Tips for Teaching Fractions

1Practice fractions regularly for best results
2Start with easier problems and gradually increase difficulty
3Use the answer key to identify areas needing more practice
4Relate fractions to real-world situations when possible

More Maths Topics for Early Years

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionDecimalsPercentages

Fractions for Other Age Groups

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What fractions topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our fractions worksheets for Early Years cover all aspects of understanding and working with fractions as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these fractions worksheets suitable for Early Years?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Early Years students (ages 0-2). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these fractions worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the fractions worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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