Kindergarten · Grade 1

Greater Than / Less Than

Compare two numbers — choose >, <, or =. Perfect for kindergarten and Grade 1, with bigger numbers for older kids.

5 __ 823 __ 32> < =

Worksheet conditions

Include equals (=)

Number range

Tip: Up to 10 for kindergarten · Up to 100 for older children

Ready when you are

Set your conditions, then hit Generate to build a printable compare numbers sheet.

Educational Value & Benefits

Why Greater Than / Less Than Worksheets Build Number Sense

Greater than less than worksheets teach children to compare two numbers using the symbols >, <, and =. Kindergarten and Grade 1 learners practice reading number pairs and choosing the correct comparison symbol. Generate free printable compare-numbers sheets for math warm-ups, centers, and homework — with optional equals and ranges up to 100 for older kids.

Recommended Age Groups

Ages 5–8. “Up to 10” suits kindergarten; “up to 20–50” fits early Grade 1; “up to 100” challenges older Grade 1–2 students comparing two-digit numbers.

Free Printing & Download Tips

Print portrait. Teach the alligator “eats the bigger number” mnemonic before independent work. Use reveal mode or the printed answer key after comparing with base-ten blocks if needed.

True comparison language

Kids practice greater than, less than, and equal to — vocabulary that underpins place value and equations.

Scales with age

Same activity from single-digit kindergarten pairs to two-digit comparisons for older children.

Optional equals

Include or exclude equal pairs so lessons can focus purely on inequalities when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Greater Than / Less Than Worksheets

What do children do on a greater than less than worksheet?

They look at two numbers and write >, <, or = in the blank between them (for example, 5 __ 8).

Are these worksheets good for kindergarten?

Yes. Start with numbers up to 10 and include equals. Increase the range as number recognition grows.

Can I make worksheets without the equals sign?

Yes. Turn off equals so students only choose greater than or less than.

Do you provide an answer key?

Yes. Reveal answers on screen or print a full answer key page with each worksheet.