Free Tracing Worksheets
Type any words or sentences, or pick a name, letter, number or cursive page. Every worksheet is generated in your browser with stroke-order models and dotted letters to trace.
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Print at “Actual size” for the exact line height. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
How to make a tracing worksheet
- Type the text Words or short sentences, one per line.
- Set the rows Choose how many tracing rows follow each model and whether to add an empty row.
- Pick style and size Dotted, light gray or rainbow letters in five sizes from Pre-K to grade 2.
- Print Download the PDF or print. Everything is made in your browser.
Handwriting worksheets made for your child
Grid & Line makes tracing worksheets from your own words. Type a sentence from a favourite book, a weekly spelling list or a note to grandma, and the sheet is ready in a second: a model line that shows how each letter is formed, dotted lines to trace and an empty line to write alone.
All sheets use upright ball-and-stick print on primary handwriting lines (top line, dashed midline and red baseline), the format used in most US preschool and kindergarten classrooms.
Why tracing works
Tracing lets children practise the movement of a letter before they have to remember its shape. Starting each letter at the right point and moving in the right direction builds automatic habits, which later free up attention for spelling and ideas. Good tracing practice is short, regular and followed by writing without the guide, which is why every model here can be followed by an empty row.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Little and often. Five to ten minutes a day beats one long session a week.
- Watch the start. The green dots show where each stroke begins. Correct the starting point gently; neatness comes later.
- Use real words. Children are more motivated to write their own name, their pet's name or a sentence about their day.
- Reuse sheets. Slide a page into a sheet protector and trace with a dry-erase marker.
Frequently asked questions
Are these tracing worksheets free?
Yes. All worksheets are free to make, print and share with your class. There is no sign-up and no watermark.
What handwriting style is used?
Upright ball-and-stick manuscript print, the style most US preschools and kindergartens teach first.
Can I print on A4 paper?
Yes. Choose A4 under Paper size. Letter is the default.
What do the green dots, numbers and arrows mean?
They appear on the first copy of each word: the green dot marks where the pencil starts, the number gives the stroke order and the arrow shows the direction.
Is anything uploaded or stored?
No. Worksheets are created in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Name tracing 
Letter tracing 
Number tracing 
Cursive