Pre-writing tracing lines

Before letters come lines. Children trace dotted paths – help the bee reach the flower, the dog find its bone – building the pencil control they need for handwriting.

What's included

• 10 patterns: straight, standing, slanted, zigzag, mountains, waves, rainbows, cups, castles and loops
• Green start dot on every path
• Fun picture at each end of the path

Best for: Toddler, Pre-K, Kindergarten. Free to download as a PDF in A4 or US Letter.

Questions parents ask

What are pre-writing skills?

Pre-writing skills are the strokes – lines, curves and circles – that make up letters. Practising them builds the hand control needed for writing.

Are these worksheets free?

Yes. Every PaperKid worksheet is free to make, download as a PDF and print at home or school. No sign-up is needed; signing in with Google only adds syncing of saved worksheets and progress.