Pre-Writing Activities | 5 Senses Fine Motor & Fancy Hairstyles Tracing

Boost fine motor skills and pre-writing abilities with this captivating set of activities, perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten children. This set features two distinct, educational activities that are both fun and engaging, making them an ideal addition to any pre-writing skills center.

1. Five Senses Fine Motor Practice Mats (5 Mats)

Features:

• Themed Mats: Includes five mats, each representing one of the five senses, with images of children engaging with each sense. Themes include sound (boy with hand to ear), sight (girl with hand above eyes), taste (boy eating ice cream), smell (girl smelling a flower), and touch (boy holding a ball).
• Hands-On Learning: Children develop fine motor skills by placing small objects such as pom-poms, gems, buttons, beads, or beans into the circles on each mat.

How to Use:

• Preparation: Print and laminate the mats for durability.
• Activity: Provide children with small objects that fit inside the circles. Encourage them to place an object in each circle, completing the activity while reinforcing fine motor development.

2. Fancy Hair Tracing Practice (4 Cards)

Features:

• Creative Tracing: Includes four cards featuring a boy, girl, woman, and clown, each with hair represented by lines that children can trace.
• Versatile Materials: Children can trace the lines using whiteboard markers, play dough, pipe cleaners, or yarn, adding creativity to the activity.

How to Use:

• Preparation: Print and laminate the tracing cards.
• Activity: Provide children with tracing materials and have them trace the lines to create the hair for each character. This activity reinforces fine motor control, supporting pre-writing skills.

These pre-writing skills center activities are perfect for encouraging early learning and fine motor skill development. The diverse images and engaging tasks will capture children’s attention and help them build essential skills for future writing success.

Happy Teaching! 🙂

IMPORTANT: This resource is included in the All About Me Preschool Centers. Do not purchase this resource if you have previously bought the packet as you already own it!