Loops Tracing Worksheet — Large Patterns, Full Tracing, 4 Rows, Ages 4–5 (Sheet 3)

Rolling loops that curl back over their own line fill the four big rows here, dashed from the first loop to the last: a gentle start with loops for 4- and 5-year-olds.

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Loops

How to use this worksheet

Start at the dark dot on the bottom line. Move right and up, curl back to the left at the top line, then come down, cross your own line and roll on into the next loop.
Keep the pencil on the paper for the whole row, six to nine loops.
The bottom row is shorter because the mascot outline sits in the corner.

What this worksheet teaches

Each loop turns counterclockwise and crosses itself, the same rolling movement as a cursive e or l and the flowing quality of joined handwriting. The hand has to change direction smoothly at the top without stopping and then glide back down, which is harder than it looks. Full dashes let your child focus only on the path. Large rows invite the whole forearm to move, which suits four- and five-year-olds before they shrink their movements to letter size.

Play idea

Try rainbow tracing: go over row 1 three times with three different crayons, one on top of the other. Each round gets smoother, and your child can see the loops improve.

Questions and answers

Questions from parents

Where should each loop cross?

Near the bottom line, just after the pencil comes down. If the crossing happens high up, the loop becomes a small bump instead of a real loop.

My child draws circles instead of loops. What is the difference?

A circle closes and stops. A loop crosses its own line and keeps going into the next one. Tracing slowly on the dashes shows the difference best.

Is four too early for loop patterns?

No. Loops on large, fully traced rows are a common pre-writing pattern at four. The aim is a relaxed, flowing movement, not joined writing yet.