EYFS Pre-Writing Strokes Tracing Pack

**PreWriting Strokes Tracing Worksheets Bundle (EYFS & Preschool) **

Help young children build the essential foundations for handwriting with this bright, engaging, and easy-to-use PreWriting Strokes Tracing Worksheets Bundle.

Designed specifically for Preschool, Nursery, Reception, and EYFS learners, this colourful resource introduces children to the basic movements needed before they are ready to form letters and words confidently.

**Why are pre-writing strokes important? **

Before children learn to write letters, they need to learn the movements that letters are made from: lines, curves, circles, and diagonal strokes.

These simple shapes are called pre-writing strokes and act as the building blocks of handwriting. Developing these early mark-making skills helps children gain greater pencil control, hand strength, coordination, and confidence, preparing them for successful letter formation later on.

**What’s Included? **

• 9 colourful printable tracing worksheets covering a range of essential pre-writing patterns and movements
• Bonus page with an encouraging pencil grip guide to support correct pencil hold and fine motor development
• Bright, child-friendly designs to motivate and engage young learners
• Clear tracing paths that support pencil control and movement accuracy
• Suitable for independent practice, small groups, intervention sessions, and home learning

**How Can This Resource Be Used? **

• Daily fine motor skill activities
• Handwriting readiness sessions
• Continuous provision activities
• Morning work or early finisher tasks
• Learning through play in Nursery and Reception settings
• Home learning packs
• Occupational therapy or additional support activities

**PDF Format
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This resource is supplied as a PDF download, making it quick and easy to use. Simply print the pages you need and reprint them as many times as you wish for your own classroom, setting, or home use.