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Halves and Quarters Worksheet (Free KS1 Fractions Printable)
This free printable worksheet helps children in Year 1 and Year 2 recognise, find and name a half and a quarter of a shape. Using a familiar pizza picture, children colour the correct fraction of each circle and then write the fraction in words, linking the idea of sharing fairly to the maths of equal parts.
It prints neatly to one A4 page. The illustration is designed for colouring, so children can work at their own pace while practising the language of fractions: half means one of two equal parts, and quarter means one of four equal parts.
Halves and Quarters: Sharing the Pizza
Free Maths worksheet · Ages 6 to 7
Colour the fractions
Use coloured pencils on the pizza picture. Colour one half of the middle pizza. Then colour one quarter of the last pizza. Leave the whole pizza on the left for free colouring.
- Colour one half of the middle pizza (one of the two equal parts).
- Colour one quarter of the last pizza (one of the four equal parts).
- Colour the whole pizza on the left however you like.
Name the fraction
Write the answer to each question on the line. The word box can help with spelling.
The middle pizza is cut into two equal parts. One part is one ___.
The last pizza is cut into four equal parts. One part is one ___.
How many quarters make one whole pizza?
How many quarters are the same as one half?
Halves and Quarters: Sharing the Pizzaowee.worldAnswer key
- The middle pizza is cut into two equal parts. One part is one ___. — half
- The last pizza is cut into four equal parts. One part is one ___. — quarter
- How many quarters make one whole pizza? — 4 (four)
- How many quarters are the same as one half? — 2 (two)
What this worksheet covers
This sheet introduces the two earliest fractions in the primary curriculum: one half and one quarter. Children look at pizzas that have already been cut into equal parts, colour the requested fraction, and then name the fraction in words. The deliberate use of a circle matters: many early fractions activities use circles and rectangles because the equal parts are easy to see and compare. Working with a picture rather than abstract symbols keeps the focus on the key idea that a half and a quarter are equal parts of a whole, not just any two or four pieces.
Why equal parts matter
A common early misconception is that any two pieces make halves, even when one piece is clearly bigger. This worksheet reinforces that a half is one of two equal parts and a quarter is one of four equal parts. When marking the sheet, it is worth asking the child to check that each slice looks the same size. You can extend the idea at home by folding paper plates or sandwiches into halves and quarters, and by talking about how two quarters make one half. This connects the picture on the page to fair sharing in everyday life.
How to use it at home or in class
Print the sheet and provide colouring pencils. Read each instruction together, then let the child colour the matching fraction before writing the word underneath. Encourage them to say the fraction aloud, for example 'one half' and 'one quarter', as naming is an explicit part of the Year 1 objective. For children who finish quickly, ask follow-up questions such as how many quarters are in the whole pizza, or which is bigger, a half or a quarter. The answers provided let an adult check the work quickly.
Linking to the wider curriculum
Halves and quarters are the foundation for later fraction work in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, including finding fractions of quantities, recognising thirds, and understanding equivalent fractions such as two quarters being equal to one half. Securing the language and the equal-parts concept now makes that progression far smoother. This printable pairs well with practical sharing activities and with counting in equal groups, which supports early division.
Frequently asked questions
What age is this halves and quarters worksheet for?
It is aimed at children aged 6 to 7 in Year 1 and Year 2 (Key Stage 1), but younger or older children working on early fractions will also find it useful.
Is the worksheet free to download and print?
Yes. The worksheet is completely free, fits on one A4 page and can be printed at home or in school as many times as you like.
What is the difference between a half and a quarter?
A half is one of two equal parts of a whole, and a quarter is one of four equal parts. Two quarters together make one half, which is a useful idea to discuss as children work.
How do I teach halves and quarters to a 6 year old?
Start with fair sharing of real objects such as fruit or paper plates, stressing that the parts must be equal. Then move to colouring pictures like this one and naming the fraction aloud, before introducing written fractions.
Does this worksheet match the National Curriculum?
Yes. It supports the Year 1 objective to recognise, find and name a half and a quarter, and it leads naturally into the Year 2 objectives for naming and writing simple fractions.
Curriculum links
- Year 1 Fractions: recognise, find and name a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape or quantity.
- Year 1 Fractions: recognise, find and name a quarter as one of four equal parts of an object, shape or quantity.
- Year 2 Fractions: recognise, find, name and write fractions one third, one quarter, two quarters and three quarters of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity.
- Year 2 Fractions: write simple fractions, for example one half of six equals three, and recognise the equivalence of two quarters and one half.
Made by The Owee education team. Updated 02/06/2026. Free to print and share.
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