Arabic Letter Shapes: Tracing Worksheets
Every Arabic letter changes shape in a word. Trace all four shapes of all 28 letters.
Updated 25 October 2026
8 pagesWorksheets
A4 & US Letterprint at home
Ages 5–10best for
10 minutes a pagetime it takesOnce children know the Arabic alphabet, the next step is seeing how each letter changes when it joins other letters. These worksheets show every letter on its own, at the start of a word, in the middle and at the end, with two grey copies to trace. The six letters that never join to the next letter (alif, dal, dhal, ra, zay and waw) are clearly marked, and a first page explains it all in simple words.
Step by step
- 1Read the first page with your child
- 2Say each letter's name aloud
- 3Trace the grey shapes from right to left
- 4Practise one row a day
Why letter shapes matter
The Noorani Qaida and the Qur'an are full of joined letters. A child who recognises the start, middle and end shapes reads joined words much faster.
How to use it
Print the pages and keep them in a folder. Do one row (one letter) a day, tracing with a pencil. Revisit the six non-joining letters often.
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Frequently asked questions
Does my child need to know the alphabet first?
It helps. Our Arabic alphabet chart and tracing book are good first steps.
Which letters do not join?
Alif, dal, dhal, ra, zay and waw never join to the letter after them.
Is it free?
Yes, eight pages in A4 and US Letter.
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