This number 1 formation worksheet gives your child one big, friendly number to master, the number 1, which is written as the word one. The giant number 1 is drawn as a wide track with a dashed path down the middle, numbered steps that show where each stroke begins, and arrows that show which way the pencil should travel. Children start at step 1 and follow the path all the way through, so the number 1 is formed the right way, every time.

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What Kids Practice?
On this number 1 page, your child practises:
- Recognising the number 1 and saying its name, one
- Starting each stroke in the right place, following the numbered steps in order
- Tracing along the dashed path inside the giant number 1
- Following the direction arrows, so every stroke travels the right way
- Building pencil control, focus and hand strength with one big, confident shape
- Finishing the number 1 in one go and writing their name in the name box
When the number 1 feels easy, move on to the next sheet in the set, the number 2 formation worksheet, and keep building the numbers from 0 to 20 one page at a time.
Looking for more ways to practice the number 1? Explore our complete collection of free printable Number 1 worksheets for more tracing, counting, writing, coloring, and fun learning activities.

