Number 5 Tracing Worksheet – Learn to Write and Count

Shine bright with the number 5!
This cheerful worksheet introduces the number five using a large star illustration at the top of the page to set a playful theme. Children begin by tracing the digit 5, following dotted lines that help them learn correct number formation and strengthen early handwriting skills. They then trace the number word “five,” reinforcing both recognition and spelling.

At the bottom of the page, kids will find a row of 10 small stars. The activity asks them to color 5 stars, supporting the idea of counting, one-to-one matching, and understanding the quantity represented by the number five.

What’s Inside the Number 5 Worksheet

• Large star illustration to introduce the theme
• Digit 5 with dotted lines for tracing
• Number word “five” for early literacy support
• 10 small stars with the instruction: “Color 5 stars”
• Clean, simple layout perfect for young learners

This design keeps preschoolers focused while helping them build confidence and familiarity with numbers.

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. Practice together: “This is the number 5. F-I-V-E spells five.”
4. Encourage slow, careful tracing for better handwriting formation
5. Have kids color exactly 5 stars, counting each one aloud
6. Extend learning: ask children to find five items around them (five toys, five books, five leaves)

These simple steps reinforce number sense through hands-on practice.

Learning Benefits

• Builds number recognition
• Strengthens fine motor skills and pencil control
• Supports phonics and early literacy with number word tracing
• Reinforces counting, quantity understanding, and visual matching
• Encourages focus and careful coloring
• Works beautifully as a screen-free activity for home or school

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, this worksheet fits into math centers, home practice, or early learning routines.

Download the free PDF below and let kids trace, spell, count, and color their way into learning the number 5 – five with shining stars!