Number 16 tracing worksheet
Practise writing the number 16 and the word sixteen on handwriting guide lines. Print the sheet or save the PDF — free for home and classroom use.
How to write the number 16
- Trace the dotted numberStart at the top and trace over each dotted 16 along the handwriting guide lines.
- Follow the stroke orderA one, then slide and curl the six.
- Write it independentlyCopy the number 16 on the blank rows, then write the word "sixteen" underneath.
Counting 16 objects aloud before writing links the symbol to the quantity it stands for. To practise the number word or a counting phrase, make a handwriting practice sheet.
Number 16 worksheet — frequently asked questions
How do I teach my child to write the number 16?
A one, then slide and curl the six. Trace the dotted 16s first, then let your child copy the number 16 on the blank rows. Counting 16 objects aloud as they write links the symbol to the amount it represents.
What age do children learn to write the number 16?
Number formation usually begins in preschool and kindergarten, around ages three to six. Tracing the number 16 alongside the word "sixteen" builds number recognition and pencil control at the same time.
Is the number 16 tracing worksheet free?
Yes. Every number 16 worksheet on TracingPages is free to print, download as a PDF and photocopy for home or classroom use — no sign-up required.