Vertical Line Tracing Worksheet – Pre-Writing Practice

Watch the raindrops fall gently from the clouds!
This vertical line tracing worksheet introduces children to top-to-bottom movement, one of the most important motions in early handwriting.
As kids trace straight lines downward, they strengthen their fine motor control, pencil grip, and focus, preparing them for writing letters like l, t, and i.

What’s Inside the Vertical Line Worksheet

This printable features a clean, engaging layout that helps preschoolers practice control and direction awareness.

• 5 vertical dotted lines for steady tracing practice
• A fluffy cloud at the top and a raindrop at the bottom for each line
• Simple, distraction-free design that keeps little learners focused
• Encourages repetition to build consistency and confidence

The falling-rain theme turns tracing into a relaxing and imaginative activity — children can pretend to guide each raindrop from the sky to the ground while practicing precise, straight strokes.

How to Use This Printable

1. Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
2. Provide pencils, crayons, or washable markers for tracing.
3. Show children how to start at the cloud and trace slowly down to the raindrop.
4. Encourage them to keep their strokes straight and steady from top to bottom.
5. Use different colors for each line to make the page bright and inviting.
6. Repeat several times to strengthen muscle memory and pencil control.

For extra fun, ask kids to count the raindrops or imagine what sound the rain makes as they trace — connecting the sensory experience to learning helps reinforce focus and enjoyment.

Learning Benefits

This vertical line tracing worksheet supports several foundational skills essential for handwriting readiness:

• Builds fine motor strength and hand–eye coordination
• Teaches directionality (top to bottom) used in most letters and numbers
• Improves pencil grip, control, and confidence
• Enhances concentration, patience, and visual tracking
• Encourages creative storytelling while practicing a key motor pattern
• Offers a screen-free, skill-building activity perfect for classrooms or home use

Tracing vertical lines is one of the first steps in developing structured handwriting habits.
With this gentle and engaging exercise, children learn that each stroke has a clear direction and purpose — just like the raindrops falling from the clouds.

Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learners trace vertical lines as the raindrops fall softly from the clouds!
Keep practicing with more fun tracing printables in our Pre-Writing Activities Collection.