Free download · Ages 3-5

Free printable tracing worksheets for preschool

Eight tracing worksheets you can print at home, free. Each page is a little game: guide the fish through the waves, help the rockets reach the planets, find the way through the maze. They build the pencil control children need before learning to write letters.

What is inside

• Raindrops: vertical lines
• Fish: wavy lines
• Rockets: loops
• Shapes: triangles
• Rainbow: trace and color
• Maze: help the bunny
• Final review: bees and snails
• Final review: ladybugs

New to tracing? Read our guide to pre-writing skills for preschoolers.

How to use the worksheets

• One page at a time. Short sessions keep tracing fun.
• Use thick crayons or pencils for little hands; markers work well from age 4.
• Start at the beginning of each path and move slowly toward the picture at the end.
• Do not worry about staying on the line. Precision comes with practice.

Want more? The full tracing workbook

These pages come from our Preschool Learn & Play Tracing Workbook, a complete step-by-step program that goes from first lines to curves, shapes, mazes and a final review with a diploma.

Frequently asked questions

What age are these tracing worksheets for?

They are designed for children ages 3 to 5. Younger children can start with the raindrops and fish pages, while older preschoolers will enjoy the loops, shapes and maze.

Do I need to print in color?

No. The worksheets work well in black and white, although color makes the pictures more fun to recognize.

How long should a tracing session last?

Five to ten minutes is plenty at this age. One page a day, done with a smile, works better than many pages at once.

Can I use them in my classroom?

Yes, you can print them for use at home or in your classroom. Please do not share the PDF online or sell it.

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