Pre-cursive capital letter tracing worksheets
Trace large capital letters from numbered start dots, following the arrows, then copy each one in the box. Pre-cursive letters are simple, upright letters drawn with the start points and flowing strokes that cursive writing uses. Choose worksheet options below.
How to use this worksheet
- Point to the first letter in a row. The solid letter shows the shape: follow its numbered start dots and arrows with a finger.
- Trace the dotted letters with a pencil, starting at each dot. The first dotted letter has arrows; the last two do not, so the child traces them without help.
- Copy the letter in the square box. Say the letter’s name while writing it.
Choose your practice
Choose a group of capital letters, from A–C to W–Z, and A4 or US Letter paper. Each sheet has three or four letters. There is no answer key.
A letter with more than one stroke has a number at each start dot; follow them in order. Work on one row at a time and stop when the child tires.
Age guidance is approximate. Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
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Questions about this activity
How do the numbered dots and arrows work on the capital letter sheets?
The start dots show where each stroke begins and the arrows show which way to go. A letter with more than one stroke has a number at each start dot; follow them in order. Demonstrate the letter, trace the dotted examples with a finger, then copy it in the square box.
Which capital letters can I print?
Choose a group of capital letters, from A–C to W–Z, and A4 or US Letter paper. Each sheet has three or four letters. The activity practises letter formation; it has no picture themes, colour mode or answer key.
What does pre-cursive mean for capital letters?
Here it means simple, upright letters drawn with the start points and flowing strokes that cursive writing uses. The sheets teach letter shapes, not joined writing. Follow your own school or handwriting programme if it teaches a different style.
What if a capital letter is still difficult?
Trace the route with a finger while an adult demonstrates it. Practise one letter at a time, and stop when the child tires. Shape and path tracing activities offer different pencil movement tasks.
Age labels are approximate guidance. Choose practice that suits the child. See printing help for A4, US Letter, colour and black-and-white settings, or browse other activities.