Trace the number 6

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"Trace the number 6 - Snails" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with tracing numbers can use it as a short review.

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Snails
Cupcakes
Donuts
Green apples

4 pages in this set


Trace the number 6 - Snails: Trace the number 6. Then, count the snails. Numbers are drawn the same way each time. Part of our tracing numbers numbers collection.

How do I use this worksheet?

Say the number and its stroke path aloud while the child traces, for example 'down, across, down'. Use a chunky pencil or crayon, and let the child count the pictures out loud before the answer box.

What students will practice

  • Students will trace the numerals 1 to 10 following the dashed strokes, starting each numeral in the right place.
  • Students will count a group of pictures and connect the count to the numeral they just traced.
  • Students will build the hand control needed to write numbers on their own.


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FAQ

How do I use this tracing numbers worksheet?

Say the number and its stroke path aloud while the child traces, for example 'down, across, down'. Use a chunky pencil or crayon, and let the child count the pictures out loud before the answer box.

What does this worksheet teach?

Each page gives one numeral in dashed form to trace on three practice lines, then a small group of pictures to count and a box for the answer. The dashes show where to start and which way to move, so children learn one consistent way to form each number.

Can I use this tracing numbers worksheet for homeschool or classroom?

Yes, both. We made it for Preschool numbers, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with tracing numbers. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

How many Preschool tracing numbers worksheets are there?

43 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are tracing numbers worksheets for?

These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.

Does my child need to know how to write for these tracing numbers worksheets?

No. Most pages ask children to circle, trace, match, color, or cut and paste, and a few ask for a single number. A grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read yet.

Can I use these tracing numbers worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

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Worksheet Details

GradePreschool
SubjectMath
TopicNumbers
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

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