Grades K–1
Straight Line Letters: l, i, t, k, v, w, x and z
Lowercase letters made only of straight and slanted lines, to trace in rows, then three short words.
Writing worksheet · Handwriting
Magic c Letters: c, a, d, g, o and q
The six letters that start with a c curve, to trace in rows on handwriting lines, then three short words.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Handwriting
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Letter formation, Spacing between words, Letter size and placement, Fine motor control
What kids do
“These letters all start with a magic c. Start at the top, curve back around, then finish the letter. Trace each row.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Start just under the dashed line. Curve up, back and around like a c.
- For a, d, g and q, go back up and add a line. For o, close the circle.
- Trace each row. Then write the letters on the line below.
Teacher tip
Have kids trace a big c in the air first. Every magic c letter starts with that same curve.
How to use it
- Model each letter on the board, saying the strokes out loud (start at the top, pull down).
- Have kids trace the letter in the air and on their palm before the pencil.
- Read the directions aloud so the sheet is about writing, not decoding the directions.
Watch for
Letters started from the bottom. Gently redirect to top-down strokes before habits set.
Talk about it
- Where does this letter start on the lines?
- Where else do writers use this skill?
Take it further
Practice the same letters in a tray of sand, salt or shaving cream.
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