This post may include affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This free shape tracing worksheet features eight different shapes. Each shape contains the shape name inside the shape. The shapes have a dotted outline so your child or students can practice their fine motor control and shape recognition at the same time. You may also enjoy these shape dot marker coloring pages to go along with your shapes lesson. Each image on this worksheet is a realistic shape, not a “fun shape” with eyes or other features to potentially confuse your child. If you’re looking for more shape printables, be sure to check out this page with links to every shape template I’ve created so far. You’ll find lots of star shapes, circles, triangles, and more! Keep scrolling towards the bottom of the post for your free shape tracing worksheet download link. You’ll see a row of purple arrows pointing at the download link.
How to use a shape tracing worksheet
There are many different ways to use this simple activity in your lesson plans. Here are a few ideas:
Make the preschool shapes worksheet reusable by sliding it into a dry erase pocket or sheet protector Use the tracing pages as part of a math center Use the worksheet to teach shape words in an ELA lesson Have your child/student cut out the shapes after tracing them for additional hand-eye coordination practice Extend the activity by having older children independently write the names of the shapes on a separate piece of paper Use them with your Head Start students
What other fun activities can you think of? Please leave a comment and let me know!
Free shape printables - what’s included?
There are six different types of shapes on this tracing worksheet. Each of them is a two-dimensional shape, not a 3D solid shape. These are all common shapes that are essential for little learners to learn. These shapes give your child the chance to trace straight lines as well as curved lines. This helps them prepare to write letters and improve their handwriting.
Circle Square Oval Rectangle Heart Diamond Star Triangle
Free printable tracing shapes worksheets PDF format file download area
This shapes tracing worksheet is licensed for personal use and single classroom use. This includes use with therapy clients and library activities. You are not licensed to redistribute or sell the files or print outs. Please refer friends and colleagues to this post to download their own printable. I hope you enjoy this shape tracing worksheet! Make sure to check out the posts below for more free printables for little learners.
