A Rainy Line

This early learning worksheet helps students in Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten practice drawing short, controlled vertical lines to create raindrops falling from a cloud. By focusing on repeated straight-down strokes, pencil grip, directional awareness, and visual targeting, learners strengthen the foundational motor skills needed for early handwriting in a calm, engaging nature-themed activity.

Learning Goals

• Pre-Writing Skills (Early Childhood) – Practice vertical line formation used in letters such as l and i
• Fine Motor Development – Improve pencil grip, hand steadiness, and controlled stroke length
• Visual Motor Integration – Aim lines downward with accuracy toward a visual target
• Handwriting Readiness – Build motor memory through repeated, intentional stroke practice

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to support early handwriting and fine motor development
• Clear Skill Focus – Emphasizes vertical stroke control without added complexity
• Engaging Theme – Rain, clouds, and flowers add visual interest and purpose to line drawing
• Flexible Use – Ideal for writing centers, morning work, OT support, RTI, or homeschool lessons
• Low Prep – Simple print-and-go worksheet requiring only a pencil or crayon

This printable pre-writing worksheet helps young learners gain confidence with vertical line strokes, directional control, and consistent pencil movement. By drawing raindrops one line at a time, students strengthen fine motor coordination, visual tracking, and early handwriting foundations. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this worksheet provides a simple and effective way to reinforce essential pre-writing skills through purposeful, repetitive practice.

This worksheet is part of our Pencil Control Paths Worksheets Collection.