The Very Hungry Caterpillar Tracing Practice Worksheets

Engaging tracing practice worksheets inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, designed to develop fine motor skills, pre-writing skills and early shape recognition through fun, hands-on activities.

This tracing activity pack helps young children practise a variety of pre-writing lines and shapes, including straight, curved and zigzag lines, as well as basic shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, pentagons and hearts. The activities are visually engaging and support early pencil control while keeping children motivated.

The worksheets are ideal for early years classrooms, fine motor centres, independent work, early finishers or home learning. Children can trace the lines and shapes and some pages also allow for colouring, supporting both motor development and creativity.

What’s included:

• 10 tracing practice worksheets
• Line tracing activities (straight, curved, zigzag and pattern lines)
• Shape tracing pages: circles, squares, triangles, pentagons and hearts
• Trace and colour caterpillar page
• Clear, child-friendly layouts

Educational focus:

• Fine motor skill development
• Pre-writing and pencil control
• Shape recognition
• Hand–eye coordination
• Early learning readiness

File information:

• ZIP file with two PDF files
• Sizes included: A4 & US Letter

Recommended age and stage:

• Ages: 3–6 years
• UK: Nursery, EYFS, Reception
• USA: Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten
• Canada: Preschool, Kindergarten
• Australia: Preschool, Foundation