Springs Tracing Worksheet — Large Patterns, Draw from the Model, 5 Rows, Ages 4–5 (Sheet 2)
Narrow, springy loops, just like a row of cursive l's, are shown only at the start of each of the five large rows; 4–5 year olds draw the rest of the spring from the model.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Springs
How to use this worksheet
- Look at the solid start of the row: from the dark dot on the bottom line the line goes up to the right, curls back over the top and comes down, crossing itself, to the bottom line.
- Trace the short dashed stretch after the model, which shows the next couple of loops.
- Then continue on your own between the two guide lines, keeping the loops narrow and tall; about 15 fit in a row.
What this worksheet teaches
Springs are tall, narrow loops, and each one crosses its own upstroke on the way down, the same movement as a cursive l or the joining loops of cursive writing. Drawing them from a model asks a 4–5 year old to copy the height, width and slant with no guide, keep a steady rhythm and stay between two lines. Narrow loops demand more control than wide ones, so this card suits children who already trace loops confidently.
Play idea
Bouncy spring: say "boing" on every loop while drawing, then bounce a finger along the finished row. Afterward, look for the loops that are as tall as the model and mark each with a tiny dot.