Free Printable Name Tracing Worksheet for Preschool and Kindergarten

Help your little learners build confidence and handwriting skills with this free printable name tracing worksheet. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or even older kids who need extra practice, these customizable name tracing worksheets PDF are a fun and simple way to support early writing development.

Custom preschool worksheet for learning to write your name, perfect for early writing and fine motor skills.

Build Name Writing Confidence in Young Learners

These personalized name tracing worksheets are ideal for helping kids learn to write their names, a foundational step in early literacy. Kids love seeing their own names on paper, and these name writing practice pages are designed to make that learning exciting and accessible.

As a homeschooling mom of 4, including one autistic child, I know firsthand how important it is to offer engaging, hands-on learning tools. I’ve created many preschool worksheets and kindergarten printables, and this one remains a favorite in our home.

One of my favorite tips: Use a dry erase pouch for the page and reuse it with dry erase markers, it saves paper and turns writing into play.

What Skills Will Kids Practice?

These name tracing activities support several important early learning goals:

Name recognition
Fine motor control and pencil grip
Letter formation and handwriting practice
Confidence with personal identity
Pre-literacy and beginning of school activities

It’s the perfect no-prep way to encourage kids to practice writing their names again and again, especially when paired with fun materials.

Editable name tracing worksheet featuring personalized name writing practice with colorful pencils.

What’s Included in This Free Printable

Each name tracing worksheet is automatically generated when you enter your child’s name. You can:

Choose from print, D’Nealian, or cursive fonts
Select from multiple line formats
Add additional words or short phrases if desired

These custom name writing worksheets are quick to generate and can be downloaded as PDF printables right from the website. They’re easy to print and perfect for repeated use at home or in the classroom.

Ways to Use the Name Writing Practice Pages

Here are a few practical ideas for using these kids name tracing worksheets:

Morning warm-ups at home or in the classroom
Center activities for preschool and kindergarten literacy time
First day of school worksheets for name recognition
Homework practice pages or part of a take-home learning pack

Children might enjoy:

Rainbow tracing with colored pencils or markers
Using dry erase pockets to repeat the activity with one printout
Decorating the worksheet after tracing as part of a name-themed craft

Best Age and Grade Levels

This free printable name tracing activity is best for:

Preschoolers just beginning to learn letters
Kindergarteners mastering name writing
First graders who benefit from extra handwriting support
Older children or special education learners who need personalized practice

Prep Instructions and Suggested Materials

You’ll be happy to know that these worksheets are:

No prep! Just type, download, and print
Optional prep: Laminate or use dry erase pockets for repeated use

Suggested materials include:

Crayons or colored pencils for rainbow writing
Dry erase markers and sleeves
Scissors (if combining this with name-themed crafts)
Clipboard or hard surface for support during tracing
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Child practicing handwriting with a free printable name tracing worksheet for preschool and kindergarten.

Ready to Help Your Child Learn to Write Their Name?

These create printables name tracing worksheets are simple to customize and print. Head over to this page to make your free worksheet and start practicing today!