Odd and Even Numbers Worksheet for Kids (Free Printable PDF)

What is an odd and even numbers worksheet?  An odd and even numbers worksheet is a free printable maths activity that helps children in UKG, Class 1, and Class 2 learn to identify, sort, and classify numbers as odd or even. Even numbers are exactly divisible by 2 and end in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. Odd numbers are not exactly divisible by 2 and end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9. This worksheet includes exercises like circle odd numbers, colour even numbers, sort into two groups, and fill in the blanks.

What is the Odd and Even Numbers Worksheet?

This odd and even numbers worksheet helps children in UKG, Class 1, and Class 2 learn to classify any number as odd or even using a simple, memorable rule. Understanding odd and even numbers builds number sense, supports skip counting, and prepares children for multiplication and division concepts in higher classes.

The worksheet is designed for children aged 5 to 8 years. Parents and teachers can download and print it for free and use it at home or in the classroom for daily maths practice.

What are Odd and Even Numbers? — Simple Rules

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Odd and Even Numbers 1 to 20 — Reference Table

What is Included in This Worksheet?

This free odd and even numbers worksheet includes seven types of exercises:

• Circle the Odd Numbers — Look at a list of numbers and circle the odd ones
• Colour the Even Numbers — Colour all even numbers in a number grid
• Sort into Two Groups — Write each number in the Odd or Even column
• Fill in the Blanks — Complete: 2, 4, __, 8, __ are even. 1, 3, __, 7, __ are odd.
• True or False — Is 14 an even number? Is 9 an odd number?
• Odd or Even? — Write ODD or EVEN next to each given number
• Word Problem — Simple real-life problems using odd and even number concepts

Skills Developed by This Worksheet

How to Use This Worksheet

• Download the free PDF from this page.
• Print on A4 plain white paper.
• Start by teaching the simple rule: even numbers end in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 — odd numbers end in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.
• Begin with the circle the odd numbers exercise for hands-on practice.
• Move to sort into two groups once the concept is understood.
• Finish with word problems to apply the concept to real-life situations.
• Practise one section daily for 10 to 15 minutes.

Tips for Parents and Teachers

• Teach the last digit rule first: look only at the units digit to decide odd or even.
• Use pairs of objects — if objects pair up perfectly, the number is even. If one is left over, it is odd.
• Connect to skip counting by 2 — even numbers are those you land on when counting by 2s.
• Use coloured pencils for the colouring activity — orange for odd, green for even.
• Once mastered, extend to odd and even numbers 1 to 100 using the hundred chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are odd and even numbers?

A: Even numbers are numbers that are exactly divisible by 2 and always end in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. For example: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Odd numbers are numbers that are not exactly divisible by 2 and always end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9. For example: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.

Q: How do I know if a number is odd or even?

A: Look only at the last digit (units digit) of the number. If the last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8, the number is even. If the last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9, the number is odd. For example: 48 is even (ends in 8), 73 is odd (ends in 3).

Q: Which class learns odd and even numbers in India?

A: Odd and even numbers are taught in UKG, Class 1, and Class 2 in Indian schools under CBSE, ICSE, and State Board syllabi. It is an important early maths concept covered in the Numbers chapter of the NCERT Class 1 and Class 2 Maths textbooks.

Q: What exercises are included in the odd and even numbers worksheet?

A: The worksheet includes circle the odd numbers, colour the even numbers, sort into odd and even groups, fill in the blanks, true or false, write odd or even next to each number, and simple word problems.

Q: Is 0 (zero) an odd or even number?

A: Zero is an even number. It is divisible by 2 (0 divided by 2 = 0) and follows the even number pattern. At the Class 1 and Class 2 level, the focus is on positive numbers from 1 to 100, where the last digit rule applies clearly.

Q: Can I download the odd and even numbers worksheet PDF for free?

A: Yes. You can download the odd and even numbers worksheet as a free printable PDF from this page. No sign-up or payment is required. Print and use at home or in school.