Number 3 Tracing Worksheet – Learn to Write and Count

Bounce into learning with the number 3!
This number tracing worksheet helps children learn to recognize, write, and understand the number three through engaging writing and counting activities. At the top of the page, kids will see a large ball illustration, setting the theme and making the worksheet visually appealing for young learners. Children can trace the digit 3 along dotted lines and practice writing the number word “three”, supporting early handwriting and spelling skills.

At the bottom of the page, children will find 10 small balls in a row with the instruction to color exactly 3 of them. This hands-on task helps reinforce quantity understanding, builds counting accuracy, and connects the written number to a real visual amount. It’s an effective way for kids to practice one-to-one correspondence while enjoying a simple, playful activity.

What’s Inside the Number 3 Worksheet

• Large ball illustration for visual interest
• Digit 3 – dotted tracing lines for guided handwriting
• Number word “three” – practice tracing and spelling
• 10 small balls with the instruction “Color 3 balls”
• Clear, simple layout ideal for preschool and kindergarten learners

The worksheet is intentionally designed with clean spacing and bold shapes so young children can focus on the core skills without distraction.

How to Use This Printable

1. Print on A4 or US Letter paper
2. Use a pencil for tracing and crayons or markers for coloring
3. Say together: “This is the number 3. T-H-R-E-E spells three.”
4. Encourage slow, careful tracing of both the digit and the word
5. In the counting section, ask children to color 3 balls and count out loud
6. Extend the activity: have them find three objects around the room (three toys, three shoes, three stickers)

These steps help build math readiness while reinforcing proper pencil control and counting confidence.

Learning Benefits

• Strengthens number recognition
• Develops fine motor skills and handwriting control
• Supports early literacy through exposure to number words
• Builds one-to-one correspondence and counting accuracy
• Encourages focus, observation, and careful coloring
• Provides a screen-free learning activity suitable for home or classroom use

This worksheet is perfect for preschool and kindergarten children, whether used during math lessons, morning work, center time, homeschool activities, or quiet learning practice at home.

Download the free PDF below and let children trace, spell, count, and color their way to learning the number 3 – three with bright bouncing balls!