Cross Shape Worksheet for Kids
A cross, also called a plus shape, is made of four equal arms that meet in the middle. It is a friendly, balanced shape that is easy for little ones to recognise and fun to trace.
Tracing a cross helps children aged 3 to 7 practise stopping and turning at its many corners, which builds steady, controlled hand movements.
Children see cross shapes every day — the plus sign in maths, the first-aid symbol, a window frame and the join in some puzzles. Spotting them makes learning feel like play.
Free for home and classroom use. The preview shows a sample of the printable worksheet.
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Name: ____________
Trace the cross and colour it in
What your child will learn
- Recognising the four equal arms of a cross
- Tracing straight lines and turning at corners
- Linking the cross to the plus sign in maths
- Spotting cross shapes around them
How parents can use this worksheet
- Show the plus sign and the first-aid symbol
- Trace one arm at a time, all the way round
- Make a cross with two strips of paper
- Praise effort over perfectly straight arms
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Frequently Asked Questions
A cross is a shape with four equal arms that meet in the middle, just like the plus sign used in maths.
You can spot them in the plus sign, the first-aid symbol and window frames.
It suits children aged 3 to 7 and links nicely to early maths.
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