Teaching kids the skills needed to use writing tools and develop important fine motor muscles isn’t always easy, but it certainly doesn’t have to be boring! If you are working on writing with your kids, these 21 fun handwriting activities are sure to be a hit!
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21 Fun Handwriting Activities
Practice pencil strokes in a fun, flower-themed way with this fine motor circles activity. // Therapy Fun Zone
Strengthen fine motor muscles and practice downward strokes with this Let’s Make Rain Pre-Writing Activity. // The Educators Spin on It
A Playdough Writing Tray is a great center to have on hand for continued writing practice. // Fantastic Fun and Learning
Practice varying writing strokes while writing your vowels with this fun Vanishing Vowels printable. // Kara Carrero
Need some practice writing letters? Grab this ABC Handwriting Pack. // Embark on the Journey
This Alice in Wonderland Writing Pack is great for several ages, as it includes not only print but cursive as well! // Embark on the Journey
“Stomp” through letters while practicing formation with this fun Dinosaur Letters game. // Pleasantest Thing
Kids having trouble with letter sizing and formation? Try Alphabet Houses to help them out! // Busy Kids Happy Mom
These Picture Tracing printables are fun for drawing strokes and tracing letters. // Totschooling
Need some inspiring ideas for writing to try with a preschooler? Try these 12 Handwriting Practice Ideas. // Growing Hands-On Kids
What are pre-writing lines and why are they helpful to practice? Practice pre-writing lines with these fun ideas. // Growing Hands-On Kids
Rainbow writing is always a hit in my classroom. This Rainbow Letter Formation activity is another fun take on colorful writing! // Sugar Aunts
This Pencil Control Exercise helps little hands keep steady and build the strength needed to use writing tools. // Sugar Aunts
This Finding Dory Inspired Writing Tray will definitely be a hit with kids! // Inspiration Laboratories
Let kids share their writing with others while getting meaningful practice with this Letter Writing Basket. // Play Learn Everyday
Learn tips and teachings of Montessori Writing to try with your kids. // Every Star is Different
Manipulating small objects along a path or curves is a great way to build up pre-writing skills, like in this Horsie Small World and Pre-Writing Activity. // Teach me Mommy
Practice prepositions as well as writing strokes with this pre-writing activity with small toys. // The Kindergarten Connection
These free Pre-Writing Printables are great for preschoolers and kindergarteners to practice a variety of writing strokes. // The Kindergarten Connection
Learning to form letters? Try this simple handwriting trick! // This Reading Mama
Try some or all of these handwriting activities depending on the age and interests of your children. You are sure to find some they enjoy!
Writing Tools to Have On Hand
In the classroom, in addition to regular pencils, crayons, and markers, I also like to have certain items on hand for writing. These items are my favorite because they provide support as needed, variety, and engagement!
- Pencil Grips
- Pencil Grip Claws
- Short or Golf Pencils
- Jumbo Tweezers (for other activities to build fine motor skills)
- Triangular Crayons
- Pip-Squeak Markers
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Thanks for sharing the worksheets for little kids. It helped my children and will help others a lot. Nice.. …
Great worksheets for little kids but, need more kids stuff.
That’s awesome! So happy you are enjoying the activities.