Name Tracing

Name Tracing for Preschool

Preschoolers need big letters. These worksheets use 1 inch rows, so each letter is large enough for small hands still learning to hold a crayon or chunky pencil.

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1 page

Up to 40 names — each gets its own page.

Print at 100% / Actual size so the lines are the size you chose.

At this age the aim is recognizing the name and making the shapes, not neat handwriting. Start with the first letter only if the whole name is too much, then add letters week by week.

What it is good for

How to make and print it

  1. Type the name (or letters). For several children, put one name on each line.
  2. Choose print or cursive, gray or dotted tracing letters, and a line size that suits the child’s age.
  3. Click Download PDF and print at 100% / Actual size.

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Frequently asked questions

When should a child be able to write their name?

Many children can write their first name by the end of pre-K (around age 5), but the range is wide. Tracing is a good step between recognizing the name and writing it alone.

Should I use capital letters only?

Most teachers recommend an uppercase first letter followed by lowercase letters (Emma, not EMMA), because that is how children will write it at school.