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Which line height

Each set of lines has a solid top line, a dashed middle line and a heavier line to write on. Tall letters such as b, d and h reach the top line; small letters such as a, c and e reach the dashed line. The bigger the child’s writing, the taller the lines: start with ¾ in or 1 in for a child who is just starting, and move down to ⅝ in and ½ in as the writing gets smaller and steadier.

Draw it, then write it

Ask the child to draw first, then write a sentence or two about the picture: what happened, who was there, what comes next. Leave the picture box off for a page of handwriting lines only.

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Primary handwriting paper

Handwriting paper for children learning to print: each set of lines has a top line, a dashed middle line and a base line, with a space below for tails. Choose the height for the child’s writing, or type your own.

Notebook paper

Notebook paper like the filler paper in a binder: blue lines, a red margin 1¼ in from the left edge and the binder holes marked, with a band at the top for your name and the date. Wide ruled to start; choose college ruled for smaller writing.

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Print and assemble

Use the same paper size in the PDF and printer settings. Choose Actual size or 100%. Print a sample before making copies.