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Trace the Shapes TK worksheet

Printable worksheet with dashed circle, square, triangle and rectangle outlines for a child to trace

Ages 4-5
About 10 minutes
Fine Motor
You need: Pencil or crayon

Level

Six shapes: circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval and diamond.

Ink

Paper

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A note for parents

Tracing shapes is the quickest way to practise the strokes used in letters. Circles are the hardest, so expect wobbles.

How to help

Start at the green dot and go the way the shape flows.
Say "around and around" for circles and "down, across, up" for squares.
Stop where the dashed line ends.

Choose "Actual size" or "100%" when printing. A4 is 210 x 297 mm; US Letter is 8.5 x 11 in. The black-and-white version uses less ink.

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