Free lined writing paper for kindergarten and elementary school students

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Free lined writing paper for kindergarten and elementary school students

Lined writing paper has so many uses in the classroom! There are a variety of options to choose from in our free bundle, as well as ideas for using these pages in almost any theme.

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Dotted Kindergarten Writing Paper

For children who are just learning to write letters and numbers correctly, this writing paper with a dotted center line is the perfect way to practice. It provides scaffolded instruction for students in kindergarten and first grade, and even older students who need extra reinforcement.

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Color dotted writing paper

Color can help novices differentiate between lines, making it easier to identify top, bottom, and center lines. These visual cues provide differentiated support as young learners practice their writing skills.

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Highlighted dotted writing paper

If colored lines aren’t enough, try this version of kindergarten writing paper. The main writing area is highlighted, making it very obvious where letters start and end. This kindergarten writing paper also includes a dotted center line.

Simple lined writing paper

Use these pages for students who no longer need the scaffolded guidance provided by the center dashed line. These lines will help keep their handwriting on the page and also give them an idea of how much they may need to write for the assignment.

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Lined writing paper with drawing box

Pages like this give children some room to add their own illustrations while also keeping their handwriting neat. You get three different options, including small, medium, and large boxes, and varying amounts of lines.

How to Use Printable Writing Paper with Lines

Try these ideas to make the most of your free lined pages!

Dotted Kindergarten Writing Essay Ideas

Bind together 26 pages to make an alphabet book, one page for each letter. Write a sample letter at the top of each page for the children to copy, both uppercase and lowercase, and then let them practice on their own.
Have students write a line of specific letters (uppercase or lowercase). Then, ask them to look at this line and circle the best example. They can also look for patterns (e.g., “I always forget to I,” or “my lowercase SecondSometimes it goes backwards”).
Have each student write their name at the top of the page. Then, everyone passes the paper to the person on their left. Children write their names on the second line of the paper and pass it around again. Repeat this until all the rows are filled, and children will have a page full of their own handwritten classmates’ names!
Have students choose the eight letters they have the most difficulty writing (or choose them for them). Write each letter at the beginning of a set of lines and then practice by letting the children fill in the rest of each line themselves.
Elementary school students need practice writing numbers, too! Use lined kindergarten writing paper for number writing practice. They can repeat one number per line, or try writing 1 to 20, 50, or even 100!

Simple lined writing paper ideas

Use each page as a daily journal entry. Punch holes along the edges so students can place all journal entries in the binder.
Help students write arithmetic problems neatly using lines as a guide.
Ask students to number the lines and then take a spelling test using writing paper.
When writing acrostic poetry, each line begins with the letter of the word and is written vertically on the page. Learn more about acrostic poetry here.
Here’s a creative way to reuse paper you’ve already used for practice: Give kids scissors and have them turn the paper sideways and practice cutting in straight lines!

Lined writing paper with drawing box idea

Write a short poem on the blackboard and have students copy it in their own hand. Then ask them to illustrate the poem.
Staple a series of pages together so students can create their own illustrated storybooks!
Students can use lines to take notes on any topic and then draw diagrams or other helpful illustrations to deepen their understanding.
Create a multi-page nature journal. Children draw what they observe (birds, animal tracks, leaves, flowers, etc.) and then write about their experiences.
Have children write and solve arithmetic equations on the lines. Then, ask them to explain the question in the box. For example, if the equation is 8 x 3 = 24, they might plot 8 red points, 3 blue points, and 24 purple points.