Tracing Worksheets for 1 Year Olds

Finding the right tracing worksheets for 1 year olds means matching the activity to their developmental stage. At 12-24 months, kids are working on walking and balance, simple cause and effect, and tracing worksheets can support all of these areas.

Tracing Worksheets Ideas for 1 Year Olds

Here are our top picks, adapted for the very simple with large areas level appropriate for this age group:

Jungle Wildlife

Lions, monkeys, parrots, and elephants in their tropical habitat. For 1 year olds, keep the complexity very simple with large areas and expect about 5-10 minutes of focused engagement.

Vehicle Parade

Cars, trucks, trains, airplanes, and boats in action scenes. For 1 year olds, keep the complexity very simple with large areas and expect about 5-10 minutes of focused engagement.

Musical Instruments

Guitars, drums, pianos, and kids playing music together. For 1 year olds, keep the complexity very simple with large areas and expect about 5-10 minutes of focused engagement.

Farm Animal Friends

Adorable farm animals like cows, chickens, pigs, and horses in a barnyard setting. For 1 year olds, keep the complexity very simple with large areas and expect about 5-10 minutes of focused engagement.

Seasonal Nature Scenes

Landscapes showing fall leaves, winter snow, spring flowers, or summer beaches. For 1 year olds, keep the complexity very simple with large areas and expect about 5-10 minutes of focused engagement.

Mandala Patterns

Geometric and nature-inspired mandala designs for focused coloring. For 1 year olds, keep the complexity very simple with large areas and expect about 5-10 minutes of focused engagement.

Tips for Parents of 1 Year Olds

• Praise effort over results to build confidence and a growth mindset.
• Rotate activities regularly to prevent boredom and stimulate new skills.
• Take photos of finished work to create a portfolio of their progress.
• Make it social by doing the activity alongside your child.
• Keep sessions to about 5-10 minutes to match their natural attention span.

How to Get Started

1. Choose an activity from the ideas above that matches your child’s interests.
2. Gather materials listed in the activity description.
3. Set up a workspace that’s comfortable and easy to clean.
4. Guide your child through the activity, offering help when needed.
5. Display or save their work to encourage pride in their accomplishments.