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Free Number Bonds Worksheets for Reception

Pairs of numbers that make up a target number. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Reception students (ages 4-5), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Understand key concepts in number bonds
Apply number bonds skills to solve problems
Build confidence with number bonds through practice
Develop fluency appropriate for Reception

Sample Number Bonds Questions for Reception

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

1

3 + ? = 10

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2

? + 2 = 5

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3

6 + 4 = ?

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4

Write all number bonds to 5

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5

? + ? = 10 (find three different pairs)

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Mental arithmetic
Automaticity
Addition readiness
Subtraction readiness

Real-World Applications

Understanding number bonds helps children in everyday situations:

Quick mental maths
Making change
Estimation
Checking calculations

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common number bonds mistakes:

  • !Not reading questions carefully
  • !Rushing through problems
  • !Not checking answers
  • !Missing key steps

Learning Progression

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

Tips for Teaching Number Bonds

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

More Maths Topics for Reception

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionFractionsDecimals

Number Bonds for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

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 number bonds topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our number bonds worksheets for Reception cover all aspects of pairs of numbers that make up a target number as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these number bonds worksheets suitable for Reception?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Reception students (ages 4-5). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these number bonds 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 number bonds 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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