Make the transition to writing letters like B, D, and P easier with the sixteenth set in our free prewriting worksheets series: Curved Lines (Part Two)!
This set of free prewriting worksheets featuring curved lines is the sixteenth set in an extensive prewriting series! If you’re just getting started with prewriting, be sure to check out the first set in our series here. (This set also includes guides on “Pencil Safety” and “How to Hold a Pencil.”)
About These Prewriting Worksheets
If you’ve been taking your child through our complete prewriting series, then your child has already tackled many different types of straight lines and just begun tracing and drawing some curved lines.
In this set, we’re learning how to trace and draw curved lines that are in the form of a backwards C.
The first two worksheets lead students in tracing this shape within the confines of individual boxes. The third worksheet has them tracing between two lines, which is preparation for writing letters on handwriting paper. The fourth worksheet adds a little fun to the tracing mix with pictures to trace around. Finally, the last worksheet guides children in drawing this shape in a connect-the-dots type fashion.
What is Prewriting Anyway?
For a young child, prewriting is the process of developing the skills needed for writing, such as learning how to hold a pencil, how to use a pencil, and how to make individual shapes and strokes.
Why is Prewriting Important?
Prewriting boosts confidence in handwriting and leads to less hiccups later down the road.
It provides a step-by-step approach to writing that helps first-time writers tackle different shapes/strokes, one at a time.
By gradually introducing each stroke, children are given the gift of preparation before encountering the multiple, combined strokes in each letter of handwriting.
For more information on the importance of prewriting, click here for an informative read.
Tips on Getting Started with Prewriting
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Beyond Prewriting
Once your child is confident in prewriting, learning alphabet letters will be a piece of cake! If you’re looking for resources on alphabet letter tracing, check out these free capital-uppercase letters tracing worksheets and small-lowercase letters tracing worksheets.
If you’re looking for something a little more comprehensive, check out this capital-uppercase letters workbook and this small-lowercase letters workbook!
These workbooks cover the following:
- step-by-step letter tracing
- letter writing
- frequent tracing and writing review
- the connection between uppercase & lowercase letters
- oral alphabet recognition exercises
- aural alphabet recognition exercises
- written alphabet recognition exercises
- the connection between letters and words
- the connection between letters and one’s name
- an introduction to alphabet letter sounds (phonics)
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