Little Red Hen Kindergarten Tracing Activity

Combine storytelling with hands-on learning through an activity inspired by The Little Red Hen.

three printed Little red hen shape tracing pages spread out showing a circle, square, and triangle shape to trace

This printable allows children to explore and trace nine distinct shapes, making shape recognition and fine motor practice fun and accessible.

Each page in the printable features a single shape surrounded by a scene of wheat, symbolizing the Little Red Hen’s task of gathering wheat. With shapes like circles, triangles, and stars, kids gain exposure to basic geometric forms while building foundational skills in a visually engaging way.

To deepen the connection between the story and learning, this activity can be paired with a reading of The Little Red Hen, allowing children to connect the shapes they trace to the story’s elements. Classic versions of the tale, such as the Little Golden Book, offer an enriching narrative that ties back to each shape they practice, helping to reinforce the learning experience. For young children in preschool and kindergarten, the process of tracing these shapes in the context of a familiar story encourages confidence and fluency in shape recognition.

This printable also lends itself to a variety of other learning activities. By setting up a fine motor tracing center, children can use pencils, markers, or crayons to trace each shape, strengthening their grip and control. Additionally, each shape page can serve as a playdough mat, where kids shape dough along the lines of the shape to add a tactile component to their learning.

This setup, particularly when laminated or placed in sheet protectors, allows children to explore shapes repeatedly with different materials, such as playdough, mini erasers, or small counters, making the printable a versatile tool for reinforcing geometric concepts and motor skills in multiple, enjoyable ways.