Lying Figure Eights Tracing Worksheet — Medium Patterns, Full Tracing, 5 Rows, Ages 4–5

Lazy eights drawn as small linked loops across five medium rows give children aged 4–5 a compact, pencil-sized version of the classic infinity-sign exercise.

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Lying figure eights

How to use this worksheet

Start at the dot in the middle of the eight, go up and round the left loop, come back through the middle, then up and round the right loop.
There are about ten eights per row; lift the pencil between eights.
Before starting, draw one big lazy eight in the air with a straight arm, then trace the small ones on the page.
If the loops come out lopsided, slow down at the crossing point.

What this worksheet teaches

Lazy eights switch between turning one way and the other, so they build smooth control of curve direction. Drawn in the air with a straight arm they are also a classic warm-up for crossing the middle of the body. On medium rows the eights are small, so the sheet trains finger precision as well. The shape connects to letters with round parts and helps develop fluent, flowing movement.

Play idea

Tape a large sheet of paper to the wall and draw a big lazy eight with both hands holding one marker. Then do a row of small eights on the worksheet and compare the two sizes.

Questions and answers

Questions from parents

What does a lazy eight train?

Changing curve direction smoothly and, when drawn large, crossing the middle of the body. On this sheet it is mostly fine control.

The eights are small. Can a 4-year-old manage?

Yes, with the dashed guide. If it is too hard, start with the large lazy eights sheet for younger children.

My child draws two separate circles. What helps?

Show that the line passes through the middle without stopping and continues into the second loop.