Number tracing worksheets are a great way to help kids learn their numbers and improve their penmanship. It can also be a lot of fun! I have created 10 number tracing worksheets for you to use with your kids. They are all free, so feel free to download as many as you need.
Benefits of Number Tracing
There are many benefits to having kids trace numbers. One thing I love about it is that it helps them to improve their number recognition. If your child can quickly identify a number, they are more likely to be able to write it correctly. Here are some other benefits of number tracing:
It improves hand eye coordination- As kids trace the numbers, they are also improving their hand eye coordination.
It strengthens the muscles in the hands and fingers- This is especially important for kids who are just learning to write.
Improves pencil grip and control- Tracing requires kids to use a light touch with their pencils, which helps them develop a proper grip. It also helps them learn how to control the pressure they apply to the paper.
Builds fine motor skills- Tracing helps kids develop the small muscles in their hands and fingers. This is important for writing, but also for tasks like tying shoelaces and buttoning shirts.
Prepares for handwriting- Tracing numbers is a great way to prepare kids for writing letters. It helps them learn the basic strokes they will need to form letters correctly.
How to Use These Number Tracing Worksheets With Kids
There are a few different ways you can use these number tracing worksheets:
For Number Recognition– Print out a bunch of worksheets and let kids trace the numbers. As they trace, point to each number and have them say it out loud. You can also laminate the worksheets and use them with a dry erase marker for a reusable option.
For Penmanship Practice– Give kids a pencil and have them trace the numbers. As they trace, have them say the number names out loud. You can also laminate the worksheets and use them with a dry erase marker for a reusable option.
For Fine Motor Practice– Use the worksheets as an opportunity to work on fine motor skills. Laminate the worksheets and provide kids with dot markers or Q-tips dipped in paint. They can make dots on the numbers as they trace them.
Ways to Make Number Practicing Fun!
Here are a few ways you can make number tracing more fun for kids:
Play music in the background– Put on some upbeat music and have a little dance party as kids trace the numbers.
Add props– Use small toys or counting bears to add a tactile element to the activity. As kids trace the numbers, have them place a toy on each number.
Use a variety of writing utensils– Provide kids with crayons, markers, pencils, and chalk to trace the numbers. They can use whatever they want or mix and match for each number.
Make it a race– See how fast kids can trace the numbers. They can time themselves or race against a friend.
Make it collaborative– Put the worksheets up on a wall and have kids trace the numbers together. They can take turns tracing or do it as a team.
Number Tracing Worksheets
Here are the 10 number tracing worksheets for you to use with your kids.
These number tracing worksheets are designed to help kids practice tracing numbers 1-10. Each sheet features a different number, and there is also a space for kids to trace the number word. I have also included a dotted line above the tracing area to help kids keep their letters on the lines.
Click here to download all 10 of these worksheets. (For personal use only)
Other ways to teach numbers
If you are looking for other ways to teach numbers, check out these fun ideas:
Number Puzzles– These are a fun way for kids to practice putting numbers in order.
Number Line Activities– Number lines are a great way to teach kids about sequence and ordering numbers.
Number Matching Games– These are a fun way for kids to practice matching numbers with objects.
Number recognition games– There are a lot of great games you can play to help kids learn their numbers.
Number crafts– Crafts are a great way to make learning fun! This post has a bunch of great craft ideas for teaching numbers.
Number songs and rhymes– Songs and rhymes are always a hit with kids!
I hope you find these number tracing worksheets helpful! If you are looking for more preschool worksheets, be sure to check out my other posts:
alphabet tracing worksheets
shape recognition worksheets
Thank you for reading! Happy Teaching!
