Tracing lines worksheets

Straight lines are the first strokes children learn: down, across, then slanted. These sheets have big dotted lines to follow from top to bottom and left to right.

Line tracing tracing worksheet (big)
Big Best for a first try

Big dotted line to follow, with empty rows in between to try alone. Best for ages 2 to 4.

Prints on US Letter and A4, in black and white. Free for home and classroom use.

How to trace line

  1. Pull down from the top to the bottom.
  2. Go across from left to right.
  3. Slant from the top corner down to the other side.

A smaller version

Line tracing tracing worksheet (smaller)
Smaller Once the big ones are easy
PDF: Letter A4

Questions parents ask

Which letters does this help with?

Straight lines make l, i, t, L, T, E, F, H and I.

What age is line tracing for?

Usually ages 2 to 4. Follow your child: if the big sheet is easy, try the smaller one, then move on.

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