Hippos Tracing Worksheet — Large Patterns to Trace for Ages 3–4
Big hippos seen from the side, with a round back, a rounded snout and two short legs, march across large rows, and your child traces every one along the dashes. Ages 3–4.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Hipopotamy
How to use this worksheet
- A hippo seen from the side: a round back, a big rounded snout in front, two short legs under the belly, and last a small ear and a smile.
- Put the pencil on the dark dot at the back of the hippo, just above the hind leg, and follow the dashes over the back to the snout; all four rows are fully dashed.
What this worksheet teaches
Tracing one big hippo is a long, unbroken journey for a small hand: over the round back, around the snout and back under the belly, with the dashes showing every turn.
Play idea
Take the hippos for a swim: draw blue waves under each row and let your child count the hippos splashing in the river.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Why start at the back of the hippo and not at the head?
The dark dot sits there on the model, so the hand first travels over the gentle back and meets the big snout curve when it is already moving smoothly.
What age is this worksheet for?
Children aged 3–4 — the hippos are large and dashed all the way, so even a long outline with legs is manageable for small hands.
What if the pencil drifts off the dashed hippo?
Trace the first hippo together and take it in three parts — back, snout, legs — with a short pause after each one.