Zigzag tracing worksheets

Zigzags teach children to stop and change direction sharply, the skill behind v, w, z, k, M and N.

Zigzag tracing tracing worksheet (big)
Big Best for a first try
PDF, US Letter A4 PDF

Big dotted zigzag to follow, with empty rows in between to try alone. Best for ages 3 to 4.

Prints on US Letter and A4, in black and white. Free for home and classroom use.

How to trace zigzag

  1. Start at the top on the left.
  2. Slant down to the bottom, stop, then slant up.
  3. Keep going without lifting, making sharp points.

A smaller version

Zigzag tracing tracing worksheet (smaller)
Smaller Once the big ones are easy
PDF: Letter A4

Questions parents ask

Which letters does this help with?

Zigzags lead to v, w, z, k, x, M, N, V, W and Z.

What age is zigzag tracing for?

Usually ages 3 to 4. Follow your child: if the big sheet is easy, try the smaller one, then move on.

Keep practising

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