Wavy Line Tracing Worksheet – Pre-Writing Practice

Help the fish swim smoothly across the waves!
This wavy line tracing worksheet introduces children to curved and flowing hand movements, a key foundation for writing letters with loops and arches.
By following gentle wave patterns, preschoolers develop fine motor control, pencil grip strength, and rhythmic hand motion — essential pre-writing skills for future handwriting success.

What’s Inside the Wavy Line Worksheet

This printable provides a fun and calming tracing experience for early learners.

• 5 wavy dotted lines for repetitive tracing practice
• A friendly fish on the left swimming toward the right side of the page
• Smooth, continuous curves to promote flowing pencil movements
• Simple and engaging design to help children focus and stay motivated

The aquatic theme makes learning feel like play — as children trace, they imagine guiding the fish through gentle ocean waves while practicing coordination and balance.

How to Use This Printable

1. Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
2. Show kids how to start at the fish and trace carefully along the dotted wavy lines.
3. Provide pencils, crayons, or washable markers for variety and fun.
4. Encourage slow and steady tracing, keeping smooth, even curves.
5. Repeat each line in different colors to build confidence and muscle memory.
6. Praise effort rather than perfection to make learning encouraging and stress-free.

You can extend the activity by discussing ocean life or singing a simple “swimming fish” song — connecting creativity and movement helps reinforce both focus and memory.

Learning Benefits

This wavy line tracing worksheet strengthens the foundational skills young children need before they begin writing letters and numbers.

• Builds fine motor strength and pencil control
• Teaches smooth hand motion for continuous curves
• Improves focus, rhythm, and coordination
• Develops visual tracking for left-to-right directionality
• Enhances confidence through repetition and success
• Provides a screen-free, calming activity for home or classroom use

Tracing wavy lines encourages natural, flowing movements — similar to writing cursive letters and rounded shapes.
It’s an excellent bridge between simple straight lines and more complex letter forms.

Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learners trace the wavy lines as the fish swims happily across the waves!
Discover more fun and skill-building printables in our Pre-Writing Activities Collection.