As it nears the Christmas season, I am ready to brainstorm some fun and festive learning activities to incorporate into our day. Learning to write is definitely a process, and many kids need further practice with various writing strokes and the fine motor control needed for them. This free Gingerbread Pre-Writing Activity is a fun way to build up early writing skills and get us in the holiday spirit!
*Pair with our Gingerbread Centers and Activities for Pre-K & Kindergarten!
Gingerbread Pre-Writing Activity
Letters are made up of various strokes. There are straight lines, curves, slants, zig-zags, and more. These pre-writing strips give kids a fun way to practice those strokes and build up the skills needed to form letters.
To get this activity ready, I printed the pre-writing strips on cardstock (this helps them to not bend as easily) and then laminated them so that I could use them with dry erase markers. It also makes them reusable!
RELATED RESOURCE: December Pocket Chart Activities
Ways to Use the Pre-Writing Activity
You could have your kids use thick markers to trace, or for kids who are ready for a more pencil-like grip, you could use fine point dry erase markers.
If using these pre-writing strips as a one-time-use activity, we like to use fun writing utensils like skinny markers and colored pencils to trace the lines. This adds an extra element of fun!
Now it’s time to grab a strip and help the gingerbread man get to his house by tracing the lines!
No matter how you use this pre-writing activity in your classroom it is sure to be a hit this holiday season!
Grab Your FREE Copy
Are you ready to use these gingerbread pre-writing strips with your own kids? Get your free copy by clicking the large, yellow download button at the very end of the post!
Even More Gingerbread Learning Fun
Be sure to check out these 20 awesome gingerbread activities for kids from some of my favorite kid bloggers too!
Gingerbread Math – Making Five // Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station
Gingerbread Pattern Cards // The STEM Laboratory
Science Christmas Ornaments: Long Lasting Gingerbread Ornaments // Schooling a Monkey
Initial Sound Gingerbread Puzzles // A Dab of Glue Will Do
Decorate a Gingerbread Man Art Activity // Mom Inspired Life
Gingerbread Addition Mats // The Kindergarten Connection
Gingerbread Coverall Games // Recipe for Teaching
Gingerbread Man Counting Cards // Sara J Creations
Gingerbread Pre-Writing Activity // The Kindergarten Connection
Gingerbread Clip Cards // Fun With Mama
Gingerbread 2D Shape Match and Count // Liz’s Early Learning Spot
Gingerbread Play Dough // Play and Learn Everyday
Gingerbread House Building STEM // Science Kiddo
Gingerbread Ten Frame Counting Mats // Modern Preschool
Gingerbread Man Busy Box // Teach Me Mommy
Gingerbread Man Sight Word Game // Playdough to Plato
Gingerbread Man Stamping // Simple Play Ideas
Gingerbread Number Line Addition to 12 // Fairy Poppins
Gingerbread Man Addition Cork Board Game // Adventures of Adam
Want unlimited access to even MORE of our activities and resources?
Then be sure you request your invite so that you can be the first to hear when the doors open again for our Print and Play Club!
With instant access to hundreds of printables by topic and skill (no more scouring the internet!), every TKC resource, video lessons, a digital games vault, “Super” Sunday Surprises, and much more – your planning time just got easier.
Request your invitation below for more info!
Get the Gingerbread Pre-Writing Activity Below!
- Fish Count and Clip Cards - July 1, 2022
- Awesome Summer Fine Motor Activities - June 30, 2022
- Patriotic Slime Recipe for Kids - June 29, 2022
Gingerbread Addition Mats