Star Shape Tracing Worksheet – Learn Shapes and Color

Learn all about the star — a fun and familiar shape children see in the sky, in storybooks, on stickers, and in holiday decorations!
This star tracing worksheet invites young learners to practice tracing, recognizing, and coloring stars while building their fine motor skills, strengthening hand–eye coordination, and expressing creativity.

The star is a favorite shape for many children because of its pointy tips and magical feel. This worksheet gives them the perfect way to explore it step by step.

What’s Inside the Star Worksheet

This worksheet gives kids a simple, structured way to practice identifying and drawing stars:

• A large star at the top left to introduce the shape
• The word “star” printed next to it for handwriting and vocabulary practice
• Three smaller stars below for tracing and shape reinforcement
• A row of six mixed shapes at the bottom — children identify and color only the stars

This mix of tracing, reading, and color-based identification helps children understand what makes the star unique compared to shapes like squares, circles, and triangles.

Why Learning Stars Helps Early Development

The star shape offers excellent opportunities to build foundational skills:

• Fine motor control — tracing the sharp points helps develop steady pencil movement
• Visual discrimination — identifying stars among mixed shapes improves attention to detail
• Creativity — stars inspire imagination and fun coloring choices
• Early geometry understanding — learning about lines, points, and symmetry
• Vocabulary skills — connecting the printed word “star” with the shape itself

These early skills play an important role in preparing children for writing, drawing, and math activities in later years.

How to Use This Printable

1. Print the worksheet on A4 paper.
2. Begin by having kids trace the large star at the top, following each point carefully.
3. Next, guide them to trace the word “star” to practice both shape and handwriting recognition.
4. Then, move to the three smaller stars for more tracing practice and improved precision.
5. At the bottom, encourage children to look closely at the six mixed shapes and color only the stars.
6. Finish by letting kids decorate their stars with fun colors — gold, yellow, blue, or rainbow patterns for extra creativity.

Perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten Learners

This worksheet is ideal for:

• Home learning
• Preschool and kindergarten classrooms
• Math or geometry centers
• Quiet table activities
• Shape-themed lessons

The clean layout keeps the focus on learning while still allowing space for creativity.

Download the free PDF below and let kids trace, color, and sparkle while learning all about stars!