Free Printable Kindergarten Math Worksheets
Every kindergarten math skill in one place — counting to 20, number recognition, addition and subtraction within 10, and shapes. Each worksheet below is a free printable PDF aligned to the Common Core kindergarten math standards. No account, no signup — just pick a skill and print.
Kindergarten Math Worksheets by Skill
Counting to 20
Printable 0–10 and 0–20 number lines for counting forward, counting back, and comparing quantities.
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Number Recognition & Writing (0–20)
Dotted number guides for 1–10 and 1–20 with counting dots, so kids learn to read and form each numeral.
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Addition Within 10
Set the number range to “within 10” for kindergarten-level addition with ten-frame visuals and answer keys.
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Subtraction Within 10
Choose the “within 10” range for take-away practice kindergarteners can solve by counting back.
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Shapes
Name and sort circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, and hexagons in any size or orientation.
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Number & Math Flash Cards
Print addition and subtraction flash cards for quick, playful number-fact practice at home.
Fact fluency
Working on counting and simple patterns before numbers? Sorting objects by size, shape, and color and copying simple AB patterns (red-blue-red-blue) build the same classification skills using the shape and counting sheets above.
Tips for Helping With Math at Home
Keep it short and daily
For ages 5–6, a few minutes a day beats a long weekly session. One page of counting or a handful of addition problems keeps practice feeling like play, not work.
Count real objects first
Kindergarten math is concrete before it is abstract. Count buttons, crackers, or blocks, then write the numeral. Hands-on manipulatives — counting bears, linking cubes, and pattern blocks — make quantities something children can see and touch before moving to worksheets and number lines.
Use ten-frames and number lines
A ten-frame helps a child “see” how far a number is from 10, and a number line turns adding and subtracting into hops they can point to. Both are built into the worksheets above.
Talk about math everywhere
Point out shapes on a walk, count stairs, and compare “more” and “less” at snack time. Everyday number talk reinforces the same skills the printables practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these kindergarten math worksheets free to print?
Yes — every kindergarten math worksheet on Printable Polly is completely free. There is no account, no signup, and no paywall. Open the printable you need and print it directly from your browser as a standard 8.5×11 PDF.
What math should a kindergartener know?
By the end of kindergarten most children can count to 100 by ones and tens, read and write numbers 0–20, count objects to answer "how many," compare quantities using more and less, add and subtract within 10, and name basic shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. These skills align to the Common Core kindergarten counting (K.CC), operations (K.OA), and geometry (K.G) standards.
What are the best kindergarten counting worksheets?
The most effective counting worksheets for this age pair a visual (a number line, ten-frame, or set of objects) with writing the numeral. Start with counting to 10, then extend to 20. Number line printables help children count forward and back, while number tracing sheets reinforce reading and forming each numeral 0–20 (CCSS K.CC.A.3).
What is the difference between pre-K and kindergarten math printables?
Pre-K math printables focus on counting to 10, recognizing single numerals, sorting, and simple patterns. Kindergarten math extends those skills — counting and writing to 20, comparing quantities, and adding and subtracting within 10. Many worksheets work for both stages: start with the smaller number ranges for pre-K and move up as your child is ready.