Free Number Tracing 1-20 Printables
Free printable number tracing 1 to 20 with directional arrows. Preschool and Kindergarten. Instant PDF download, no signup.
Number writing is one of the earliest pencil-and-paper skills kids learn, and it's surprisingly tricky. Each digit has its own stroke order — some start at the top, some at the bottom, some loop, some don't — and getting the stroke order right in the first year saves years of messy handwriting later.
This printable covers 1 to 20, one number per sheet, with directional arrows showing where each stroke starts and which way it goes. Each sheet includes a demonstration, several dotted traces, and blank practice space. Work through the numbers in order, or skip around based on which ones your child finds hardest (3, 5 and 8 are the usual stumbling blocks).
Short daily sessions beat long occasional ones. Five minutes a day for a month will take most preschoolers from 'can't write numbers' to 'writes all numbers to 20'. Pair with our counting worksheets for the conceptual side. Everything free, no signup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should kids start number tracing?+
Around age 3 to 4 once they can hold a pencil reasonably. By end of Kindergarten most children should write 1 to 20 independently.
Which number is hardest?+
5, 8, and 3 are the most common stumbling blocks because of the curves and loops. Spend extra time on these if your child is struggling.
Are the stroke orders shown?+
Yes — every number has clear directional arrows showing starting points and stroke direction.
Do these go past 20?+
This printable covers 1 to 20. For older children, our standard maths worksheets cover writing larger numbers in context.