Follow the rainbow across the sky with this cheerful rainbow arch line tracing worksheet!
Young learners can trace smooth curved lines that mimic the arches of a rainbow, helping them build the fine motor skills, hand control, and coordination needed for early handwriting.
Pre-writing tracing activities like this one strengthen pencil grip, improve focus, and prepare little hands for forming letters and shapes.
The bright rainbow theme adds a joyful touch, turning skill-building into a playful adventure.
What’s Inside the Rainbow Arch Worksheet
This printable includes a friendly, uncluttered design made especially for preschoolers just beginning their handwriting journey.
- 5 arch-shaped dotted lines arranged across the page for easy tracing
- A colorful rainbow illustration on the left that guides children’s movement
- Clear dotted paths that encourage steady, controlled curved strokes
- Large spacing and open layout so kids can stay confident and relaxed
Tracing from left to right helps reinforce directionality, a key early writing concept that supports reading and letter formation later on.
Children naturally practice eye tracking and rhythm as they follow the rainbow’s curve.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide pencils, crayons, or washable markers.
- Show children how to start at the rainbow and trace over each dotted arch.
- Encourage slow, smooth tracing motions for better control.
- Repeat each line using different colors to create a multi-colored rainbow effect!
- Once confident, invite kids to draw their own arches underneath for extra practice.
To extend learning, pair this worksheet with a rainbow craft or a short discussion about colors and weather.
You can even play soft music and turn tracing time into a calming fine-motor exercise that builds focus and patience.
Learning Benefits
This rainbow tracing printable supports a variety of early learning goals:
- Builds fine motor strength and pencil control
- Teaches directionality (left-to-right movement)
- Encourages focus, patience, and visual coordination
- Reinforces color recognition and early creativity
- Promotes confidence through successful completion of simple tasks
- Provides a screen-free activity ideal for home or classroom use
Whether used in preschool, daycare, or at home, this rainbow arch line tracing worksheet adds a touch of color and fun to early handwriting practice.
It’s part of the Smart Little Bunnies collection — designed to make foundational learning joyful, accessible, and engaging.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learners trace the rainbow, one beautiful arch at a time!
Discover more pre-writing resources in our Pre-Writing Activities Collection to keep their handwriting journey bright and exciting.
