Shape tracing worksheets
Trace and learn basic shapes.
What to trace
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How to make shape tracing worksheets
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Tap the shapes you want on the page.
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Choose dotted, dashed or grey lines.
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Download and print.
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Children name each shape as they trace it.
About the shape tracing worksheets
Tracing shapes builds the same pencil control as letters: a circle is the start of a, d and o, and a triangle practises diagonal lines. Each row names the shape, shows a solid model and repeats it dotted. Choose from twelve shapes, from circles to octagons.
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Frequently asked questions
Which shapes should young children learn first?
Circle, square, triangle and rectangle, then star, heart, oval and diamond.
Can I make the letters bigger?
Yes. Choose large, medium or small writing. Large suits ages 3–5; small suits children who already write on lined paper.
Which handwriting style is used?
A simple, unjoined school print with a single-storey a and g, close to the styles used in most early-years classrooms.
Should I print in colour?
Colour isn’t needed. The guide lines are light pink and the tracing dots are grey, which both print clearly in black and white.
Is the shape tracing worksheets free?
Yes, with no signup or watermark. Everything is made in your browser.