Free Handwriting Paper Printable PDF

Learning or teaching basic handwriting skills? This basic, free elementary handwriting paper is perfect for practicing letter formation. 

✏️ Want a version with built-in numbering? Grab my numbered lined paper printable too.

This page gives students a simple layout with clear handwriting lines. I made it so you can print it over and over for quick handwriting practice.

Young students can focus on technique without distractions. Print this out as many times as needed, in color or grayscale, for a handwriting worksheet.  

What’s Included:

• Size: US Letter (8.5 x 11″)
• Layout: Portrait or landscape
• Number of pages: 1
• File name: Handwriting Paper Printable (Portrait) + Handwriting Paper Printable (Landscape)
• Format: PDF and Canva Template

Features:

• Blank lined paper. 
• Solid light blue top line. 
• Dashed light blue middle line. 
• Solid light red bottom (base) line. 
• Large writing space. 
• It can be printed in full color or greyscale.

Who It’s For:

• Elementary Students: Practicing print or cursive. 
• Teachers: A handout for handwriting lessons and exercises. 
• Homeschool Families: To supplement handwriting curriculum. 
• Daycares: Introducing lined paper concepts. 
• Parents: Helping kids with writing skills at home. 
• Tutors: Extra handwriting practice between lessons.
• OT support: Handwriting practice for fine motor skills and letter placement.

How To Use:

• Print a single page for daily handwriting warm-ups.
• Use one sheet for uppercase letters and one sheet for lowercase letters.
• Assign one line per letter for short, focused practice.
• Have students copy sight words or spelling words onto the lines.
• Use it for sentence copying to practice spacing between words.
• Teach tall letters, short letters, and drop-down letters with the writing lines.
• Print a class set in grayscale to save ink.
• Use a handwriting-zone version like sky-plane-grass-worm paper for extra guidance.
• Keep a few copies in a writing center for early finishers.

Paper Styles by Grade Level

Different grades often need different line spacing. I use wide ruled paper for younger writers, and I use college ruled paper for older students who want more lines on the page.

Graph Paper for Math & STEM

For math and STEM work, I like bigger grids that give students more room. Try large grid graph paper, graph paper with numbers, or dot grid paper.

Other Lined Paper Printables You Might Like

If you want more lined styles, I also have lined paper with a border and dotted lined paper.

Download & Print Instructions

• Click the download button for the layout you want: portrait or landscape.
• Open the PDF and print at 100% or “Actual size.”
• Use color printing for the original look, or choose grayscale to save ink.
• Open the Canva template in Canva, make edits, and export as a PDF for printing.