Circles Tracing Worksheet — Medium Patterns, Full Tracing, 4 Rows, Ages 5–6
Dashed circles in four medium rows, traced from start to finish, let 5–6 year olds practice a round, closed shape in the direction used for writing.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Circles
How to use this worksheet
- Start at the dot on the left edge of the first circle and go down and round, counterclockwise, back to the start.
- Lift the pencil, move to the left side of the next dashed circle and repeat.
- Keep the pencil on the dashes and close every circle exactly where it began.
What this worksheet teaches
Round letters and numbers such as a, c, d, g, o, q, 6 and 9 depend on a controlled counterclockwise curve. Full tracing gives a 5–6 year old a ready path, so attention goes to a smooth round shape and a neat closing point. Four rows of separate circles also practice a planned lift and restart between shapes, the same move made between letters.
Play idea
Bubble bath: every circle is a bubble. When a row is done, your child pops the three biggest bubbles with a tiny dot in the middle and counts how many bubbles are left.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Why start on the left side of the circle?
The dot marks the start, and from there the line goes down and round counterclockwise, the way round letters are written.
My child draws the circles clockwise. Should I correct it?
Gently, yes. Clockwise circles still look round, but letters such as a and d are easier to form and join when the circle goes counterclockwise.
Is tracing circles too easy for a 5–6 year old?
Circles are easy to start, but round, closed and even circles in a row take practice. If this sheet goes well, try one with half tracing.