Grades K–1
Trace and Write Color Words
Ten color words, red to white, to trace and write on handwriting lines.
Writing worksheet · Handwriting
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.
- 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 are made only of straight lines. Pull down, slant and cross. Trace each row.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Trace each row. Then write the letters on the line below.
Teacher tip
Use craft sticks to build each letter on the desk before writing it.
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.
- Give a minute at the end to reread the work out loud to a partner.
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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