What’s inside
Two pages with eight big dotted shapes to trace: circle, square, triangle, rectangle, star, heart, oval and diamond. Each has a small coloured example and its name to trace underneath.
How to use it
- Print both pages.
- Trace each dotted shape slowly with a crayon.
- Colour the shape in, then trace its name.
- Go on a shape hunt around the house afterwards.
What children practise
- Naming eight common shapes
- Drawing straight lines, curves and corners, the building blocks of writing
- Hand–eye coordination
Tips for parents
- Talk about sides and corners: “A triangle has three sides.”
- Play our free Shape Sorter game to practise the same shapes on screen.
Questions parents ask
Is the shapes tracing worksheets really free?
Yes. Download and print as many copies as you like for your family or your classroom. There’s nothing to buy and no sign-up.
Which paper size should I choose?
Choose A4 if you’re in the UK, India, Australia or most of the world, and US Letter if you’re in the United States or Canada. Both print the same pages; just pick the one that matches the paper in your printer.
Can I use these in my classroom or nursery?
Yes, you’re welcome to print them for your class. Please don’t sell them or upload the PDF files elsewhere; share a link to this page instead.
Do the pages print in black and white?
Yes. They look bright in colour, but every page also works on a black-and-white printer, and the pictures are made to be coloured in.
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