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Handwriting Paper
Each row has a solid top line, a dashed middle line and a solid baseline, so children can see how tall each letter should be. Pick the row height to match their age, and make the baseline red if you like.
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How to print handwriting paper
- Choose the row height: 1 inch for kindergarten, smaller as handwriting gets neater.
- Turn on the red baseline if your school uses one.
- Download the PDF and print as many pages as you need.
What’s on the page
Each row is a solid top line, a dashed midline halfway down and a solid baseline, with a gap of half the row height below it for descenders. The rows are centred between your margins.
Questions
What size handwriting lines for kindergarten?
Rows about 1 inch (25 mm) tall suit kindergarten, 3/4 to 5/8 inch first and second grade, and 1/2 inch or smaller older children whose letters are getting neater.
What is the dashed line for?
It marks the midline. Lowercase letters like a, c and o fill the space between the midline and the baseline, and tall letters like b, d and h reach the top line.
Why is there a gap between rows?
It leaves room for the tails of letters like g, p and y to drop below the baseline without running into the next row. The gap is half the row height.
How do I print it at the right size?
Choose “Actual size” or 100% in the print dialog, not “Fit to page”, and load the same paper size as the PDF. Then a 1/4 inch square measures exactly 1/4 inch.
Is it free?
Yes. Every paper is free to make, download and print as often as you like, with no account and no watermark.
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