About this worksheet
Pre-writing tracing for Nursery: pattern writing – the curves used in letters like C, O, S and U. This free printable Nursery (Balvatika 1) English worksheet is made for children aged 3–4 years. It is levelled for the Foundational Stage (NEP 2020) using NCF-FS 2022 guidelines and suits CBSE, ICSE and state board students. It builds towards the NIPUN Bharat goal: "Holds a pencil properly and makes strokes – early writing readiness". Use it for daily home practice, holiday homework, revision before tests or as a classroom activity. Download the A4 PDF for free – no sign-up needed – and print it in colour or black and white.
🇮🇳 Curriculum alignment
| NEP 2020 stage | Foundational Stage (NEP 2020) |
|---|---|
| Pre-primary level | Balvatika 1 |
| Framework | NCF-FS 2022 |
| NIPUN Bharat goal | Holds a pencil properly and makes strokes – early writing readiness |
Levelled using official national guidelines. How we level our worksheets
✏️ What your child will do
Your child traces dotted curves, circles and patterns from start to finish, following the red arrow on the first shape.
🎯 What your child will learn
- Drawing smooth curves and circles
- Hand–eye coordination
- Preparing for round letters and numbers
👣 How to do it
- Trace the first shape with a finger, following the arrow.
- Trace each dotted shape with a pencil.
- Try not to lift the pencil in the middle of a curve.
💡 Tips for parents
- Encourage smooth, slow movements.
- Circles start at the top and go anticlockwise, like the letter c.
- Keep it to 10–15 minutes – stop while your child is still enjoying it.
