Pencil Control Tracing Worksheets for Pre-K & Kindergarten Pre-Writing

Pencil Control and Tracing Worksheets

Pre-Writing Practice for Preschool, Montessori, & Kindergarten

Build strong pre-writing skills with this no-prep pencil control and tracing worksheet pack. I designed it especially for preschool and kindergarten learners. These engaging tracing activities will help children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and pencil control, setting the foundation for confident handwriting. With a gentle progression from simple lines to letters and numbers, this resource is perfect for early learners who are just beginning their writing journey.

What’s inside?

This workbook features a wide variety of grayscale tracing worksheets that are easy on young eyes and ideal for printing.

Tracing activities include:

• Basic Lines: standing lines, sleeping lines, curved lines, and slanting lines

• Fun shapes and objects: lollipop, quilt, loops, heart-shaped cookie, starfish, kite, balloons, birdhouse, moon, earrings, boat, mat, hat, gift, flags, jellyfish, and a lot more

• Themed tracing pages: circles, caterpillar, house, train, elephant bath lines, candle, cake etc.

• Letters and numbers: uppercase A - Z and numbers 1 - 10

Resource features

• Grayscale: I kept it black and white for clear and distraction-free tracing

• Engaging themes that keep children motivated and interested

• Skill-building progression from basic strokes to letters and numbers

• Versatile use: It is perfect for classrooms, homeschool settings, or one on one practice

• Age-appropriate activities for preschool and kindergarten students are included in this set

How to use it?

• Tracing practice: Children may trace lines, shapes, and objects to strengthen pencil control

• Writing readiness: Feel free to introduce letters and numbers through guided tracing

• Creative learning: In this resource, I have paired up tracing with coloring for added engagement

• Daily routines: Use these worksheets as warm-ups, morning work, centers, or fine motor practice

• Early finishers: You can also put these worksheets in your early finishers basket

This resource is helpful for:

• Teachers: It is great for literacy centers, early finishers, and handwriting lessons

• For Homeschoolers it is a simple way to create a structured pre-writing routine at home

• Parents will love it as an easy and effective tool for building fine motor skills through fun practice

This pencil control and tracing resource helps young learners build confidence as they practice basic lines, shapes, letters, and numbers. With engaging themes and no-prep worksheets, it’s an ideal choice for developing strong fine motor and pre-writing skills in preschool and kindergarten.