Winter is the perfect time to practice and reinforce pre-writing skills with young learners.  Whether you are focusing on correct letter formation or small pencil strokes to write the letters in names or words, our mitten pre-writing alphabet tracing cards can help!  Preschoolers and Kindergarteners can practice writing and fine motor skills with this free printable activity.

Mitten Pre-Writing Alphabet Tracing Cards

This printable set includes 26 mitten cards.  Each card has a traceable uppercase and lowercase letter of the alphabet on it.

Print the mitten pre-writing alphabet cards and cut them apart on the gray dotted lines. I laminate the cards to keep them sturdy.

If you do not have access to a laminator (this one is great!), use a plastic page protector to make this writing activity reusable.

When the cards are prepped and ready, add them to a basket with dry erase markers and an eraser of some kind.

In my class, we use fancy washcloths that I cut up into smaller squares as erasers.  Old socks work too!

I also have found that the black dry erase markers come off easiest on lamination.

Encouraging Pre-Writing Practice

With any activities that involve the alphabet, some of my Pre-k kids feel overwhelmed by the fact that there are 26 choices.

When this happens, I give a specific number to complete or pull out certain letters for each child to work with.

This helps keep the writing activity inviting while giving the kids a realistic chance at reaching their goal.

If some kids are working only on the uppercase letters while fine motor skills are strengthened, put an X through the lowercase letters on the card.

This will help make sure that the correct letter is being traced accurately.

Wearing actual mittens while writing is also a huge hit in my classroom!  Add mittens or gloves to this activity for a way to engage kids in a silly way.

Ready for some alphabet tracing fun? Download your own set of mitten pre-writing alphabet cards by clicking the blue button below. 

Then, for tons of winter learning fun already planned for you, hop over and grab our winter centers pack!