Shape Tracing Worksheets
Updated October 2026 · 8 free printables
Trace a circle, square, triangle, star, heart, oval, diamond and hexagon. Each page shows one big dashed shape with a start dot, a real thing with the same shape (a beach ball, a gift box, a pizza slice, a starfish, a heart balloon, an Easter egg, a kite and a honeycomb), a row of shapes to trace and a box to draw your own.
Shapes are a big part of preschool and kindergarten math, and tracing them trains the same hand skills kids need for writing.
All 8 Shape Tracing Worksheets, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection: what it practices, which grade it fits and a tip for each one.
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1. Circle Shape Tracing: Beach Ball
A free printable circle tracing worksheet: trace a big dashed circle from the green start dot, see a beach ball that has the same shape, trace a row of circles that fade from dashes to dots, then draw circles on your own. For preschool and pre-K. Little ones can do most of it with crayons, and a grown-up can read the short questions aloud.
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2. Square Shape Tracing: Gift Box
A free printable square tracing worksheet: trace a big dashed square from the green start dot, see a gift box that has the same shape, trace a row of squares that fade from dashes to dots, then draw squares on your own. For preschool and pre-K. Little ones can do most of it with crayons, and a grown-up can read the short questions aloud.
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3. Triangle Shape Tracing: Pizza Slice
A free printable triangle tracing worksheet: trace a big dashed triangle from the green start dot, see a pizza slice that has the same shape, trace a row of triangles that fade from dashes to dots, then draw triangles on your own. For preschool and pre-K. Little ones can do most of it with crayons, and a grown-up can read the short questions aloud.
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4. Heart Shape Tracing: Heart Balloon
A free printable heart tracing worksheet: trace a big dashed heart from the green start dot, see a heart balloon that has the same shape, trace a row of hearts that fade from dashes to dots, then draw hearts on your own. For preschool and pre-K. It is made for pre-K and preschool, roughly ages 4 to 5, with big pictures and one number per page.
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5. Oval Shape Tracing: Easter Egg
A free printable oval tracing worksheet: trace a big dashed oval from the green start dot, see a easter egg that has the same shape, trace a row of ovals that fade from dashes to dots, then draw ovals on your own. For preschool and pre-K. It is made for pre-K and preschool, roughly ages 4 to 5, with big pictures and one number per page.
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6. Star Shape Tracing: Starfish
A free printable star tracing worksheet: trace a big dashed star from the green start dot, see a starfish that has the same shape, trace a row of stars that fade from dashes to dots, then draw stars on your own. For preschool and pre-K. Big pictures and only a few tasks per page make it a gentle start for kindergartners.
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7. Diamond Shape Tracing: Kite
A free printable diamond tracing worksheet: trace a big dashed diamond from the green start dot, see a kite that has the same shape, trace a row of diamonds that fade from dashes to dots, then draw diamonds on your own. For preschool and pre-K. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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8. Hexagon Shape Tracing: Honeycomb
A free printable hexagon tracing worksheet: trace a big dashed hexagon from the green start dot, see a honeycomb that has the same shape, trace a row of hexagons that fade from dashes to dots, then draw hexagons on your own. For preschool and pre-K. Big pictures and only a few tasks per page make it a gentle start for kindergartners.
Tips for shape tracing worksheets
- Count the corners out loud while tracing the square, triangle, diamond and hexagon.
- Trace the circle and oval in one smooth move without lifting the crayon.
- Color the example picture only after the shapes are traced, as a little reward.
Fun math facts
- A hexagon has six sides; bees build hexagon cells because they fit together with no gaps.
- A square is a special rectangle: all four sides have the same length.
- A circle has no corners and no straight sides, which is why balls roll so easily.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Cut the traced shapes out and glue them together into a picture, like a house, a robot or a rocket.
- Build the same shapes with craft sticks or play dough.
- Hunt for each shape at home and draw what you found in the empty box.
How to print
Click Download PDF and print at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key, so choose “page 1” in the print dialog if you only want the practice page. Every worksheet is free for home, homeschool and classroom use, so print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Which shapes are easiest to trace?
Circles and squares come first for most kids, followed by triangles and ovals. Stars, diamonds and hexagons have more corners and suit 5-year-olds.
How can kids learn shape names?
Go on a shape hunt after tracing: find circles on clocks and plates, rectangles on doors and books, triangles on road signs and slices of pizza.
Are these pages in color?
The example pictures are in color and the dashed shapes are gray, so the pages also print clearly on a black and white printer.