Circle Shape Tracing Worksheet – Learn Shapes and Color

Discover the simple and friendly circle, a shape that is round, smooth, and easy for young learners to recognize.
This circle tracing worksheet gives kids a hands-on way to understand what makes a circle different from other shapes. With guided tracing, shape identification, and a fun coloring challenge, this activity strengthens fine motor skills, early geometry, and shape recognition.

What’s Inside the Circle Worksheet

This worksheet includes several circle-focused activities designed specifically for preschool and kindergarten learning:

• A large circle at the top of the page to introduce the shape
• The word “circle” written clearly for tracing and early reading exposure
• Three smaller traceable circles that help build muscle memory and stroke control
• A mixed group of six shapes at the bottom, where kids must find and color only the circles

Children practice both recognizing circles and distinguishing them from other shapes, which is an important early math skill.

Why Learning About Circles Matters

Circles are one of the first shapes children learn because they appear everywhere — in clocks, wheels, buttons, fruits, and toys. Learning to identify circles helps kids:

• Build early geometry understanding
• Strengthen visual discrimination skills
• Improve fine motor coordination through tracing
• Become more confident in identifying shapes in everyday life

This worksheet sets the foundation for learning more complex shapes like ovals, spheres, and curved forms later on.

How to Use This Printable

1. Print the worksheet on A4 paper for comfortable tracing space.
2. Start by showing children the large circle and pointing out that it has no corners and no straight lines.
3. Have kids trace the big circle and then trace the word “circle” to connect shape learning with early literacy.
4. Move on to the three smaller circles, encouraging slow and steady tracing to develop motor control.
5. At the bottom section, let children look closely at the six mixed shapes and color only the circles using crayons or markers.
6. For extra practice, ask kids to find real circles around the room — such as lids, coins, clocks, or cups.

A Perfect Shape Activity for Early Learners

This worksheet is designed with a clean and simple layout so that young children can focus on the essential task of learning circles without distractions. Whether used at home, in preschool classrooms, or during math centers, it supports:

• Hand–eye coordination
• Shape recognition
• Pre-writing skills
• Observation and sorting abilities

Download the free PDF below and help kids trace, color, and confidently learn all about the circle!