Handwriting paper
Primary handwriting paper — a solid top line, dashed midline and solid baseline on every row.
How to print it
- Open the print view. Press Print for a clean print-ready view, or download the PDF or PNG below the chart.
- Fit to page. In the print dialog choose “Fit to page” — the chart is laid out for US Letter and scales cleanly onto A4.
- Copy freely. Print or photocopy as many as you need for home, classroom or tutoring use. It is free, with no sign-up.
About the handwriting paper
Handwriting paper, also sold as primary lined paper or kindergarten lined paper, rules each row with three lines instead of one: a solid line at the top, a dashed line through the middle and a solid baseline. Children use the dashed midline to judge the height of small letters like a and c, while tall letters such as b and h reach the top line and descenders like g and y hang below the base. The generous row height suits kindergarten through second grade.
Frequently asked questions
What are the three lines for?
The top line is where tall letters begin, the dashed middle line marks the height of small letters, and the solid baseline is what every letter sits on. Descenders hang below the baseline.
Is this the same as primary lined paper?
Yes — handwriting paper, primary lined paper and kindergarten lined paper all describe this three-line ruling with a dashed midline.
What age is it for?
Typically kindergarten through second grade, while children are still learning consistent letter height. Older writers move to single-line wide or college ruled paper.