Squares Tracing Worksheet — Large Patterns, Draw from the Model, 4 Rows, Ages 5–6
Four large rows of separate squares, each row starting with one solid and one dashed square, give 5–6 year olds room to practice straight sides and corners without tracing.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Squares
How to use this worksheet
- Start at the dot in the top-left corner and draw across, down, back along the bottom and up to close the square.
- Trace the dashed square, then draw the rest of the row yourself, leaving a small gap between squares.
- Every square should sit on the bottom guide line and reach the top line, with all four sides the same length.
What this worksheet teaches
A square is four equal straight lines and four right-angle corners, so it trains stopping, turning and comparing lengths. Many children copy a square between about four and a half and five, and at 5–6 the aim is accuracy: sharp corners, equal sides and closed shapes, drawn freehand from the model. These are the horizontal and vertical strokes used in capitals such as E, H, L and T. The large size means straight lines must hold their direction over a longer distance.
Variation to try
Presents: turn every square into a gift box by adding a ribbon cross in the middle. Your child chooses the best box in each row and says who would get it.