Pre-Writing Worksheets for Preschoolers
Free printable pre-writing worksheets for preschool and kindergarten children to practise pencil control before learning to write letters and numbers. The collection includes simple lines, curves, loops, zigzags, and other early writing patterns to help children build control, coordination, and confidence.
Once children are comfortable with these strokes, move on to alphabet tracing or number writing.
Basic Strokes
Horizontal Lines
Guide the caterpillar across the page until it reaches the leaf, following the straight horizontal paths.
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Trace downward from the clouds and follow each vertical path until you reach the water drops.
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Follow the rising and falling steps across the page as the bear makes its way toward the honey.
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Curved Strokes
Wavy Lines
Practise smooth, flowing movements by following the waves as the fish swims through the water.
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Trace each rounded arch to create colourful rainbow-like curves and build control of curved pencil movements.
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Follow the curved paths beneath each starting point as the ship travels toward the lighthouse.
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Loops and Peaks
Loops
Make continuous looping movements along the paths while the bee flies toward the flower.
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Practise flowing downward loops as the butterfly follows its path to the flower.
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Follow the sharp turns and angles as the lightning travels along the zigzag path to the light bulb.
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