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Odd and Even Worksheets for Kindergarten

These odd or even worksheets for kindergarteners are a great way to teach foundational math concepts in a fun way. They help kids learn to distinguish between odd and even numbers, which is important for building their math skills. These worksheets also encourage critical thinking and problem-solving while making learning enjoyable.

Instruction: If your kindergartener is having trouble understanding the concept of “odd or even” try this: Tell them to try putting the objects into two groups so that each group has the same number of objects in it. Circling the two groups is really helpful.

If they can figure out a way for each group to have the same number of objects then the original number of objects is even. If they can’t make two equal groups say, “Hmm. That’s odd.” Check out our other Kindergarten worksheets, too!

More About Odd and Even Numbers

HOW DO I INTRODUCE ODD AND EVEN NUMBERS TO KINDERGARTENERS?

Use Manipulatives: Give students an even number of objects, such as colored blocks, toys, or counters. Have them separate the objects into two equal groups. Then give them an odd number of objects. When they can’t separate the objects into two equal groups explain that it’s because they were given an odd number of objects.
Use Visual Aids: Teach students how to skip count by 2s, then have them color these numbers on a number chart. This will help them remember which numbers are even. You can also use a number line, and have them circle the even (or odd) numbers.
Colorful Worksheets: Use our worksheets to give your students practice with odd and even numbers!
Read Books:
- “Even Steven and Odd Todd” by Kathryn Cristaldi
- “One Odd Day” by Doris Fisher and Dani Sneed
- “Missing Mittens” by Stuart J. Murphy
- “Bean Thirteen” by Matthew McElligott
Practice, Practice, Practice: Give students plenty of practice using all of the suggestions above!

WHAT ARE SOME FUN ACTIVITIES TO TEACH ODD AND EVEN NUMBERS TO KINDERGARTENERS?

Number Line Hop: Create a number line on the floor (indoor – use tape, outdoor – use chalk). Have students begin on zero and hop along the number line, landing only on even numbers. Have them call out each number as they hop along the line.
Odd and Even Scavenger Hunt: Tape numbers around the classroom. Have students collect the numbers and sort them into two groups – odd and even. Time them to see how long it takes, then have them try again to beat their time!
Odd and Even Snack Time: Before they eat their snack, have students determine whether they have an odd or even number of crackers, grapes, or pretzels.

Odd or Even Math Worksheets (Printable PDFs)

In the odd or even math worksheets below, kindergarten students will practice identifying odd and even numbers. For even numbers, have them circle groups of 2. If all of the given objects end up circled, then the number is even. If there’s one object left out, well that’s just odd. 😉 All of these free worksheets include answer keys!