Free Greater Than Less Than Worksheets for Kids
Print free greater than less than worksheets for kids to compare numbers, objects and sizes using >, < and =. Made for ages 3 to 7 and ready on A4 in seconds.
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About These Free Comparison Worksheets for Kids
These free greater than less than worksheets for kids help children aged 3 to 7 build strong number sense through simple, visual comparison activities. Every printable is 100% free, with no sign-up and no payment: just download and print on A4 paper.
The collection covers every early comparison skill:
- More or less: comparing groups of pictures, perfect for Nursery and LKG.
- Big and small: comparing sizes, like tall and short, heavy and light, and long and short.
- Comparing objects: counting two groups to find which has more or less.
- Greater than and less than: comparing single and double-digit numbers with the > and < signs.
- Greater than, less than and equal to: adding the = sign for groups and numbers that match.
If counting still feels new, start with our number worksheets first.
Use the sheets at home after school, as a quick maths warm-up in class, or for holiday revision. A few minutes most days works better than one long session, and comparing real things like rotis, spoons or toy cars makes each idea easier to understand.
What your child will learn from this worksheet
These greater than less than worksheets for kids help your child:
- Compare numbers: deciding which number is greater or smaller, and using > and < correctly.
- Understand equal: using the = sign when two groups or numbers are the same.
- Count and compare: finding which group has more, less or the same amount.
- Compare sizes: big and small, tall and short, heavy and light, long and short.
- Think logically: explaining why one number or group is bigger, which builds number sense.
These skills support the early maths taught in Nursery, LKG, UKG and Grade 1, and they prepare children for simple adding and taking away later.
Who is this worksheet best for?
- Nursery (about 3 to 4 years): big and small, and more or less with pictures.
- LKG (about 4 to 5 years): counting and comparing two groups of objects.
- UKG (about 5 to 6 years): comparing single-digit numbers with > and <.
- Grade 1 (about 6 to 7 years): double-digit numbers and the = sign.
- Teachers and homeschooling parents: ready-to-print maths practice for home or class.
Every child learns at their own pace, so use these greater than less than worksheets for kids as gentle practice, not a test. If the signs feel confusing, go back to comparing real objects for a few days.
How to download and print this free worksheet
- Scroll up to the worksheet grid and choose a worksheet.
- Click the download button. The PDF opens instantly, with no login and no payment.
- Print on A4 paper at actual size (100%) so the pictures and numbers stay clear.
- Give your child a pencil or a chunky crayon and start with the first question.
Tip: before each sheet, compare two real groups, like 5 spoons and 2 spoons. To save ink, print these greater than less than worksheets for kids in black and white; the pictures and numbers stay clear and easy to see. More printing help is on our FAQ page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay or sign up for these greater than less than worksheets for kids?
No. Every worksheet on Kidzolearn is 100% free, with no login, sign-up or payment. Open a worksheet, download the PDF and print it at home or school. You’ll find more free printables on our home page.
What age group are these comparison worksheets designed for?
They’re made for children aged 3 to 7, from Nursery to Grade 1. Younger children compare pictures and sizes, while older children compare numbers using the >, < and = signs.
What types of activities are included in these greater than less than worksheets for kids?
More or less with pictures, big and small sizes, comparing groups of objects, and greater than, less than and equal to with numbers. Starting with pictures and moving on to signs makes each step easy.
How do I explain the > and < signs to my child?
Many teachers use the hungry crocodile trick: the open mouth always faces the bigger number, because the crocodile wants to eat more. You can also say that the pointed end always points to the smaller number.
At what age can children use greater than and less than signs?
Many children compare groups as more or less at around 3 to 4 years. Using the > and < signs usually comes later, at about 5 to 6, once they can count and read numbers confidently. These are rough ranges, so follow your child’s pace.
What comes after greater than less than worksheets for kids?
Once comparing feels easy, keep building number sense with our number worksheets and shapes worksheets. Simple adding and taking away with real objects is a great next step too.
Finished Comparing? Try the Next Step
Print another of our greater than less than worksheets for kids, or move on when comparing feels easy.
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