Pre-Writing Pattern Cards – Mark Making & Fine Motor

A collection of 18 pre-writing pattern cards designed to support early mark making, pencil control and fine motor development in Reception.

Children can copy the patterns using a pencil, whiteboard pen or other mark-making tools - or take the learning beyond paper and recreate the patterns in sand, foam, flour, messy play and other sensory materials.

What’s included?

• 18 different pre-writing patterns
• A range of difficulty to support progression
• Lines, humps, swirls, zigzags, circles, figure eights, stars, hearts and more
• Clear start points and directional arrows

Skills supported:

• Pencil control
• Fine motor development
• Hand–eye coordination
• Pattern formation
• Directional awareness
• Early mark-making skills
• Preparing for letter formation

Perfect for:

• Reception continuous provision
• Writing provision
• Fine motor activities
• Morning work
• Independent learning
• Sensory and messy play
• Small-group activities

Print, laminate and use again and again!

These cards can be used on paper or incorporated into sensory provision to give children repeated opportunities to practise pre-writing movements in different ways.