Valleys Tracing Worksheet — Medium Patterns, Full Tracing, 4 Rows, Ages 5–6
U-shaped valleys hang from the top line in four medium rows, fully dashed for 5–6 year olds who are getting ready for letters like u and y.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Valleys
How to use this worksheet
- Start on the dark dot on the top line, swing down into a round valley and come back up to the top line.
- Go straight on into the next valley without lifting the pencil, following the dashes to the end.
- Keep the bottoms of the valleys round and close to the bottom line.
What this worksheet teaches
A valley is a counterclockwise curve: down, round the bottom and up. It is the movement behind u and y and behind the joining strokes that connect many letters in cursive writing. Four fully traced rows let a 5–6 year old focus on the round bottom and on the even rhythm of one valley after another, without having to plan the shape.
Play idea
Ball in the valley: your child imagines a ball rolling down into each valley and up the other side. After each row, they draw a small ball at the bottom of the roundest valley.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
How are valleys different from bridges?
Valleys start on the top line and dip down like the letter u; bridges start on the bottom line and arch upward like n.
My child makes pointed valleys, like the letter v. What helps?
Slow down at the bottom and 'swing' through it. Tracing the solid model with a finger first helps to feel the round shape.
Are four rows enough?
Yes, especially if the valleys are careful. You can print the sheet again or move on to drawing valleys from the model.