Handwriting Worksheets
Updated October 2026 · 37 free printables
Free printable handwriting practice for kindergarten and first grade: uppercase and lowercase alphabet charts with stroke order, the days of the week, the months of the year, color words, number words, sight words, kind sentences, the quick brown fox pangram and a write-your-name page.
Every word sits on 4-line handwriting paper with a blue top line, a dashed midline and a red baseline. Kids trace the dark dashed word, trace it once more in light gray, then write it in the space left on the line. Looking for single letters? The letter tracing pages have one sheet per letter from A to Z.
All 37 Handwriting Worksheets, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one. 29 of them belong to a smaller theme and are described there instead.
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1. Uppercase Letters Handwriting Practice
All 26 uppercase letters on handwriting lines, each with numbered start dots and arrows for the stroke order, two dashed copies to trace and a start-dot copy to write on your own. A handy capital letter chart and practice sheet in one. Big pictures and only a few tasks per page make it a gentle start for kindergartners.
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2. Lowercase Letters Handwriting Practice
All 26 lowercase letters on 4-line handwriting paper with numbered start dots and stroke arrows, dashed copies to trace and a start-dot copy for each letter. Shows which letters are tall, small or dip below the line. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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3. Color Words Handwriting Practice
Nine color words (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, brown and black) to trace, each next to a crayon in that color, with a start-dot copy to write on your own. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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4. Number Words Handwriting Practice
Number words from one to ten next to their numerals, to trace on handwriting lines and write again. Connects counting with reading and spelling the words. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger. Say the number out loud each time you trace it.
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5. Sight Words Handwriting Practice
Twelve common kindergarten sight words (the, and, see, can, you, like, my, we, go, is, look, play) to read, trace and write, in two columns on handwriting lines. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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6. Days of the Week Handwriting Practice
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7. Months of the Year Handwriting Practice (January to June)
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8. Months of the Year Handwriting Practice (July to December)
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9. Kind Sentences Handwriting Practice
Four short, kind sentences (I am kind. We can share. Thank you! You are my friend.) to trace, each followed by an empty handwriting line to copy it. Practices capitals, spaces between words and end marks. First graders can do it on their own once they know the strategy at the top of the page.
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10. Pangram Handwriting Practice: The Quick Brown Fox
Trace the classic pangram "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." in three parts, each followed by an empty line to copy it. The sentence contains every letter of the alphabet, so it is a full handwriting check-up. First graders can do it on their own once they know the strategy at the top of the page.
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11. Write Your Name Practice Worksheet
Trace "Hello, my name is", then practice writing your own name on four handwriting lines with start dots, and draw a picture of yourself in the frame. Works for any name. It is made for pre-K and preschool, roughly ages 4 to 5, with big pictures and one number per page.
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12. Letter A Tracing Worksheet
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13. Letter B Tracing Worksheet
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14. Letter C Tracing Worksheet
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15. Letter D Tracing Worksheet
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16. Letter E Tracing Worksheet
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17. Letter F Tracing Worksheet
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18. Letter G Tracing Worksheet
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19. Letter H Tracing Worksheet
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20. Letter I Tracing Worksheet
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21. Letter J Tracing Worksheet
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22. Letter K Tracing Worksheet
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23. Letter L Tracing Worksheet
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24. Letter M Tracing Worksheet
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25. Letter N Tracing Worksheet
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26. Letter O Tracing Worksheet
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27. Letter P Tracing Worksheet
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28. Letter Q Tracing Worksheet
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29. Letter R Tracing Worksheet
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30. Letter S Tracing Worksheet
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31. Letter T Tracing Worksheet
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32. Letter U Tracing Worksheet
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33. Letter V Tracing Worksheet
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34. Letter W Tracing Worksheet
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35. Letter X Tracing Worksheet
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36. Letter Y Tracing Worksheet
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37. Letter Z Tracing Worksheet
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Tips for coloring Handwriting Worksheets
- Check the grip first: pencil held between thumb and pointer finger, resting on the middle finger.
- Leave a finger space between words; let your child lay a finger on the line after each word.
- Short, daily practice beats long sessions; stop while it is still fun.
Fun facts about Handwriting Worksheets
- "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" has been used to test typewriters and fonts for more than 100 years because it uses all 26 letters.
- The days Sunday and Monday are named after the sun and the moon, and Saturday after the Roman god Saturn.
- The names of September to December come from Latin numbers 7 to 10, because the old Roman year started in March.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Hang the days-of-the-week page by the calendar and trace today's name every morning.
- Write a short note to a grandparent using words from the kind sentences page.
- Turn color words into a hunt: after tracing a word, find three things in the room with that color.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use these handwriting worksheets?
Have your child trace the dark word slowly from the green dot, then the light copy, then write it alone in the free space. Five to ten minutes a day works better than one long session.
Which page should we start with?
Start with the uppercase and lowercase alphabet charts. Once single letters are easy, move on to short words like the sight words and color words, then to full sentences.
Can my child practice writing their own name?
Yes. On the Write Your Name page, write the name in highlighter on the first line so your child can trace it, then let them copy it on the lines below and draw a self-portrait.
Why is there a dashed middle line?
The midline shows how tall small letters like a, e and o should be. Tall letters touch the top line and letters like g and y dip below the red baseline to the bottom line.