Dotted name tracing worksheet: trace my name

Dotted letters are the most common tracing model. They show a clear path and a child can connect the dots in one motion. Dashed letters use longer segments that suit pencil-control practice, while outline letters give a solid shape to trace or color inside. Try each in the style menu, or read our guide on dotted versus outline tracing to match style to skill.

A single dotted name sheet can be reused in several ways. Slip it inside a plastic sleeve or laminate it, and trace with a dry-erase marker. Trace once with a pencil, then with a colored pencil, then with a thick marker on the next day. Add stickers or a dot marker on the dots for a sensory version, or trace the letters with a finger in a tray of sand or salt. Different tools let the child repeat the motion without boredom.

Dotted tracing is a model, not a stroke-order lesson. The dots do not show where each stroke begins or ends, so supply that with your voice: “start at the top and go down”. Check that the child starts letters at the top and does not draw circles bottom-up. Compare with a handwriting chart if your classroom uses one, or read about print and cursive models in the handwriting styles guide.

Once the name is easy, trace a sibling’s name, a pet’s name, or a family word using the word tracing maker. For a connected script, use the cursive name tracing generator.

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