Free Lined Writing Paper for Kindergarten and Primary Students

Lined writing paper has so many uses in the classroom! We’ve got a variety of options to choose from in our free bundle, plus ideas for using these pages in almost any subject.

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Get all of our writing pages, including dotted-line kindergarten paper and paper with room for drawings too. Just enter your info in the form on this page and download it right now!

Lined writing paper pages on a purple background — We Are Teachers

Lined Writing Paper Bundle Pages

Here’s what you’ll get in our free bundle:

an image of a primary lined paper printable example — We Are Teachers

Dotted-Line Kindergarten Writing Paper

For kids just learning to write letters and numbers properly, this writing paper with dotted center lines is the perfect way to practice. It provides scaffolded guidance for those in kindergarten and 1st grade, and even older students who need some extra reinforcement.

Lined writing paper for kindergarteners with top blue lines, bottom red lines, and dotted midlines — We Are Teachers

Colored Dotted-Line Writing Paper

Colors help new writers differentiate between the lines, making it easier to identify the top, bottom, and midline. These visual cues provide differentiated support as young learners practice their writing skills.

Lined writing paper with the main writing line highlighted in yellow — We Are Teachers

Highlighted Dotted-Line Writing Paper

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

Simple Lined Writing Paper

Use these pages for students who no longer need the scaffolded guidance offered by the center dotted lines. The lines will help keep their handwriting straight across the page and also give them an idea of how much they might be expected to write for an assignment.

an image of a primary lined paper with drawing boxes printable example — We Are Teachers

Lined Writing Paper With Drawing Boxes

Pages like these give kids some room to add their own illustrations while also keeping their handwriting neat and straight. You get three different options with small, medium, and large boxes and varied amounts of lines.

How To Use Printable Writing Paper With Lines

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

Dotted-Line Kindergarten Writing Paper Ideas

Staple together 26 pages to make an alphabet book, one page per letter. Write a sample letter at the top of each page for kids to copy, in both uppercase and lowercase, then let them practice on their own.
Have students write a row of one specific letter (uppercase or lowercase). Then, ask them to look over the row and circle the best example. They can also look for patterns (e.g., “I always forget to dot the i,” or “My lowercase bs are backwards sometimes”).
Have each student write their name at the top of the page. Then, everyone passes their paper to the person on their left. Kids write their own name on the second line of that paper, then pass it again. Repeat until all the lines are full, and kids have a page filled with their classmates’ names in their own handwriting!
Ask students to pick the eight letters they have the most difficulty writing (or choose for them). Write each letter at the beginning of a set of lines, then let kids practice by filling in the rest of each line on their own.
Young students need practice writing numerals too! Use lined kindergarten writing paper for number-writing exercises. They can repeat one numeral per line, or try writing from 1 to 20, or 50, or even 100!

Simple Lined Writing Paper Ideas

Use each page for a daily journal entry. Punch holes along the edge so students can keep all of their journal entries together in a binder.
Help students write arithmetic problems neatly using the lines as guides.
Ask students to number the lines, then use the writing paper for spelling tests.
Write acrostic poems by starting each line with the letter of a word, written vertically down the page. Learn more about acrostics here.
Here’s a creative way to reuse paper that’s already been used for practice: Give kids scissors and have them turn the paper sideways and practice cutting along the straight lines!

Ideas for Lined Writing Paper With Drawing Boxes

Write a short poem on the board for students to copy in their own handwriting. Then ask them to illustrate the poem.
Staple together a series of pages so students can create their own illustrated storybooks!
Use the lines for students to take notes on any topic, and then draw diagrams or other helpful illustrations that deepen their understanding.
Create a nature journal with multiple pages. Kids sketch what they observe (birds, animal tracks, tree leaves, flowers, etc.), then write about their experiences.
Have kids write and solve an arithmetic equation on the lines. Then, ask them to illustrate the problem in the box. For instance, if the equation is 8 x 3 = 24, they might draw 8 red dots, 3 blue dots, and 24 purple dots.