Back to School Line Tracing and Pencil Practice

Help beginning writers build pencil control without the pressure to be perfect! These Back to School Line Tracing and Pre-Writing Activities give preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten kids more room to practice making lines before they're expected to trace narrow lines with precision.

With wide tracing paths, 3 leveled pre-writing mazes, and 3 Match the Images activities, this set is perfect for Back to School, beginning-of-the-year writing centers, fine motor centers, special education, and occupational therapy.

*Please note that this is a digital product. You will be able to download the PDF file upon your purchase. Nothing will be shipped to you. Due to the nature of digital downloads, your purchase is not refundable.*

PRE-WRITING PRACTICE WITH ROOM TO LEARN

Beginning writers need practice controlling a pencil or crayon—but skinny dotted lines can be frustrating when those skills are still developing.

These activities use wide tracing paths that give kids room to practice moving a writing tool intentionally, following paths, changing direction, and starting and stopping.

Then, the Match the Images activities take that practice one step further. Kids draw their own lines between matching Back to School pictures instead of tracing a provided path.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

This Back to School pre-writing set includes:

• 3 leveled Pre-Writing Maze pages
  • Straight horizontal lines
  • Simple curves
  • More complex lines and paths
• 3 Match the Images activities
• Full-color versions
• Black & white versions

Use the black & white pages for easy print-and-go practice, or laminate the full-color pages or place them in dry-erase pockets for reusable centers and task boxes.

EASY TO DIFFERENTIATE

Start with a simple maze with a wide path. Move to curved or more complex paths as control improves. Then use the Match the Images pages when kids are ready to create their own lines between two points.

Kids can work on the same Back to School theme while practicing at a level that works for them.

SKILLS PRACTICED

• Pre-writing strokes
• Line tracing
• Pencil control
• Crayon control
• Straight and curved lines
• More complex lines
• Making lines independently
• Starting and stopping intentionally
• Hand-eye coordination
• Visual-motor skills
• Visual discrimination
• Fine motor control
• Hand strength
• Writing-tool confidence

PERFECT FOR

• Back to School
• Beginning of the year
• School themes
• Preschool and Pre-K writing centers
• Fine motor centers
• Morning tubs
• Task boxes
• Work stations
• Small groups
• Independent practice
• Special education
• Occupational therapy
• Early finishers
• Take-home practice

These Back to School line tracing, pre-writing strokes and lines, and pencil practice activities give beginning writers something traditional tracing worksheets often don't: room to develop control before expecting precision.