Mixed Patterns Tracing Worksheet — Medium Patterns, Half Tracing, 5 Rows, Ages 5–6 (Sheet 2)
Four patterns, one page: bridges open and close this medium half-tracing sheet for 5–6 year olds, with springs, stars and castle steps in between.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Mixed patterns
How to use this worksheet
- Rows 1 and 5 are rounded bridges, row 2 narrow spring loops, row 3 star outlines drawn from the top point and row 4 square steps: up, across, down, across.
- Trace the sample and the dashes in each row, then continue the pattern alone when the dashes stop, a little past the middle.
- At the end, compare the first and last rows: both are bridges, so your child can see what improved.
What this worksheet teaches
This sheet mixes round, looped, pointed and square movements, so the hand has to switch strategy four times. Bridges and springs train smooth arches and loops, stars train short strokes with many direction changes, and steps train right angles. Repeating bridges at the end gives a built-in progress check. For kindergartners, the change of pattern in each row keeps focus fresh, and half tracing adds a gentle step toward independent work.
Variation to try
Obstacle course: tell the story of a toy car crossing the bridges, bouncing on the springs, zooming past the stars and climbing the castle steps before one last bridge home, while your child traces along.