Words to trace, a printable handwriting worksheet

Each word is written in grey or in dotted lines. The child traces over it with a pencil, then writes it alone on the line next to it. The first handwriting steps, on the class's own words.

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Worksheet of words to trace with pictures and Seyès lines — First page, made in Lexikit with twelve animal words.

In 3 steps

Add your words: type them, paste a list or start from a theme.
Choose the model: in grey or dotted, and the ruling.
Print: name, date and illustrated instruction are already at the top.

What you can set

Model in grey or in dotted lines
0, 1 or 2 lines to write alone
Seyès lines (3, 2.5 or 2 mm), double or single
Capitals, print or cursive, size of the worksheet

Ways to use it

First handwriting movements on the words of a theme
Practising writing their own name and their friends' names
One worksheet per child, with the ruling that suits them

Frequently asked questions

Which ruling should I choose?

Seyès 3 mm is right to begin with, then 2.5 and 2 mm as the year goes on. Double and single lines are for capitals and print.

Your turn

Open Lexikit, write your words, choose a resource: all that is left is to print. Free, no account, and your words stay on your device.