Numbers Tracing 1-12 Roll and Trace

Roll & Trace combines dice play with numeral handwriting. Learners roll a die, locate the corresponding number column, and trace one instance before rolling again. Repetition continues until one column reaches the top, adding an element of chance and comparison to the writing practice. Across two pages, the activity covers numbers one through twelve. The game structure encourages many short tracing attempts while maintaining attention to number identification and consistent formation.
Year groups
Nursery–Reception (Early Years), Year 1 (Key Stage 1)
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Updated Dec 30, 2022

Subject
Numbers, Maths
Topic
Numbers, Tracing
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Practice number formation with these tracing worksheets for 1–12. Roll a die, find the matching die-face column and trace its numeral. On the 7–12 page, the die symbols select those numerals rather than showing their values. Continue until one column reaches the top. Filling the whole grid can be an optional longer variation.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Identify a number from a die result

  • Trace numerals with consistent formation

  • Track progress until one number column is completed

Teaching tips

  • Model the starting point and stroke direction for unfamiliar numerals.

  • Have learners say the rolled number before tracing it.

Skills covered

  • Number tracing

  • Dice recognition

  • Fine-motor writing

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Core concepts

  • Roll and trace

  • Numbers 1–12

  • Handwriting game

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