Grades K–1
Trace Lowercase Letters a to m
Lowercase a to m on handwriting lines: one dark model, four letters to trace and room to write two more.
Writing worksheet · Handwriting
Packing List Handwriting
A ten-item packing list to trace and write, a real-life reason for neat handwriting.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- 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
“You are packing for a trip! Trace each word on the list. Then write it on your own.”
Words on this sheet
socksshirtshortsshoeshatjackettowelbooksnackmap
Teacher tip
Ask where kids might be going on their trip, then have them add one item to the list.
How to use it
- Check pencil grip at the start, and keep the sheet tilted for comfort.
- Keep sessions short: ten good minutes beats thirty tired ones.
- Let early writers draw first, then talk, then write.
Watch for
Tight grips and sore hands. Try a pencil grip or a thicker pencil.
Talk about it
- Which of your letters is your best one? Circle it.
- What did you change when you reread your work?
Take it further
Write the letters with a wet sponge on a chalkboard.
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