Introduction to Simply Tracing Shapes | Trumpeter Publishers

The Introduction to Simply Tracing Shapes workbook is a focused tracing resource designed for Grade RR and Grade R learners. Through the simple, satisfying activity of tracing shapes, young learners develop a wide range of essential foundational skills — from shape recognition and fine motor control to hand-eye co-ordination and figure-ground perception.

What This Workbook Covers

• Shape recognition and naming — learners are introduced to a variety of shapes, building the vocabulary and visual knowledge to recognise and name them confidently
• Shapes in the environment — activities help learners identify and connect shapes to objects they see in their everyday world
• Fine motor control — tracing activities develop the small muscle control essential for writing readiness
• Hand-eye co-ordination — guided tracing builds the physical co-ordination needed for pencil work and early writing
• Figure-ground perception — activities develop the visual skill of distinguishing a shape or object from its background — a key pre-reading and pre-writing skill

Benefits for Learners

• Writing readiness — tracing shapes is one of the most effective ways to prepare young hands and eyes for the demands of formal writing
• Confidence through repetition — the simple, structured format allows learners to practise and improve with every page
• Multi-skill development — a single tracing activity simultaneously develops motor skills, visual perception, and shape knowledge
• Age-appropriate and engaging — designed specifically for Grade RR and R learners, keeping them motivated and enjoying the process

Tracing shapes is more than just a fun activity — it builds the eyes, hands, and minds of young learners, giving every Grade RR and R child the foundational skills they need to write, read, and learn with confidence.

Publisher: Trumpeter Publishers
Recommended for: Grade RR and Grade R
Format: A5, 32 pages
ISBN: 9781067267605