Printable number tracing
A practice sheet for children who are learning to write numbers. Each row has a model, dotted digits to trace and room to write without help.
Preview of the printable sheet: Number tracing
In the print window, set the paper to A4 or Letter and the scale to 100%.
- A4 or Letter paper
- Pencil and eraser
How can I teach a child to write numbers with printable worksheets?
This page has printable tracing worksheets with the digits from 0 to 9. Each row has a model, dotted digits to trace and room to write without help. A dot marks where the pencil starts, and three guide lines show the top, the middle and the base. Pick 0 to 4, 5 to 9 or all the numbers.
How to use it
- Pick a range: 0 to 4, 5 to 9 or all the numbers on one sheet.
- Tap Print the sheet. In the print window, keep the scale at 100% (or choose Fit to page on Letter paper).
- Show the model in black. The blue dot marks where the pencil starts.
- The child traces the dotted digits, always starting from the dot.
- In the blank part of the row, the child writes the number without help.
Which sheet to choose
- 0 to 4 and 5 to 9: two rows for each number, with more repetition. Good for the first steps.
- All: one row for each number from 0 to 9. Good for review.
Practice tips
- Before using the pencil, ask the child to run a finger over the model, following the stroke.
- The number fills the full height between the two solid lines. The dashed line marks the middle.
- For 4 and 5 the pencil leaves the paper once: they take two strokes.
- Short, frequent practice works better than a whole sheet in one go.
Frequently asked questions
Where does each number start?
At the dot marked on each digit. On the model it is blue. On the dotted digits it is a black dot.
What are the three lines for?
The two solid lines mark the top and the bottom of the number. The dashed line marks the middle and helps with the size of the curves.
Can I print it several times?
Yes. The sheet is free and you can print as many copies as you like for home or school.
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