Writing paper and templates
Printable 1st grade writing paper and templates: primary lined paper, story paper with a picture box, a journal page and a friendly letter template.
The worksheets
Primary Writing Paper
First grade handwriting lines with a dashed middle line, a full page of them.
Story Paper
A title line, a big picture box and handwriting lines for writing a story.
Journal Page
A journal page with a date line, a topic line, a small picture box and writing lines.
Friendly Letter Template
A friendly letter template with the date, greeting, body, closing and signature labeled.
Print the whole packet
One copy of every page above, in order. Tap + for more copies (up to 10).
For the parent or teacher
What it is
Blank pages for everyday writing, with handwriting lines sized for first grade. Each line has a top line, a dashed middle line and a bottom line. The story paper and journal page add a box to draw in, and the letter template labels each part of a friendly letter.
What comes next
Use these pages alongside any writing topic, or for writing at home.
How to teach it
- Talk about the story or topic first, then draw, then write.
- On the letter template, read the label for each part together before writing it.
- Leave a finger space between words.
- Read the finished page together.
Common mistakes
- Small letters stretching up to the top line. Small letters stay under the dashed line.
- Forgetting the comma after Dear and after the closing.
- Running out of room. Plan the first sentence before starting to write.