Tracing Shapes Worksheet

Free printable · 6 basic shapes · For ages 3–5

Shapes are the secret building blocks of letters: circles become O and Q, lines and corners become E, F and L. Tracing the dashed shapes on this page gives little hands exactly that practice — with a much friendlier name.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Start with the circle and square — the easiest wins build confidence.
  2. The star is the boss level: lots of corners. Save it for last and cheer loudly.
  3. After tracing, hunt for the same shapes around the room: a circle clock, a square book.

More shape ideas live in our guide How to Teach Colors and Shapes.