Inverted Arch Line Tracing Worksheet – Pre-Writing Practice

Help the ship sail through the waves to reach the lighthouse!
This inverted arch line tracing worksheet gives preschoolers a fun, ocean-themed way to practice down-and-up curved movements — an important foundation for writing letters like u, n, and m.

Through this activity, children strengthen their fine motor control, pencil grip, and hand–eye coordination, all while guiding the ship safely across the page.

What’s Inside the Inverted Arch Worksheet

This printable features a friendly, beginner-friendly design that helps children stay focused and confident during practice.

• 5 inverted arch-shaped dotted lines for tracing practice
• A ship on the left and a lighthouse on the right to guide the motion across each row
• Smooth, wide curves that build control for upward and downward movements
• Simple, clear layout that minimizes distractions for early learners

Each row feels like a mini adventure — as the ship sails over gentle waves toward the lighthouse, children practice the rhythmic motion they’ll use later for letters, numbers, and shapes.

How to Use This Printable

1. Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
2. Provide pencils, crayons, or washable markers.
3. Demonstrate how to start at the ship and trace along the curved dotted lines toward the lighthouse.
4. Encourage slow, smooth tracing to maintain control through both the downward and upward arcs.
5. Repeat each line using different colors to make the waves look lively and colorful.
6. Invite kids to create their own “wave” lines below for extra practice and creativity.

You can also turn this tracing page into a storytelling moment — imagine the ship traveling across the sea to find the lighthouse, or count how many waves it passes along the way.

Learning Benefits

This inverted arch tracing worksheet helps build essential pre-writing and motor development skills, including:

• Strengthening fine motor muscles for early handwriting
• Improving pencil control and hand–eye coordination
• Teaching directional movement and rhythm in tracing
• Building focus, patience, and confidence
• Encouraging creative storytelling while learning
• Offering a screen-free activity suitable for home or classroom use

This printable makes early writing practice feel like play — a calm, engaging activity that prepares little learners for letter formation while sparking imagination.

Download the free printable PDF below and let children practice tracing inverted arches as the ship sails across the waves toward the lighthouse!
Continue exploring more fun tracing printables in our Pre-Writing Activities Collection to keep their handwriting journey smooth and exciting.