Welcome to our curated collection of writing activities designed specifically for kindergarteners and preschoolers.
Learning to write is not just about mastering letters and words; it’s about expressing ideas, sharing stories, and expanding the understanding of the world.
This roundup is packed with engaging and fun projects that encourage children to play with words and shapes, from scribbling their first letters to composing their first words.
We’ll go beyond the traditional pencil and paper, exploring a variety of fun and interactive ways to introduce your child to the wonderful world of writing.
1. Baby Food Writing Tray
This creative exercise transforms ordinary baby food into a sensory-rich writing experience for preschoolers.
Learn more: Happy Toddler Time
2. Confetti Writing Tray
Step into the vibrant world of early literacy with the Confetti Writing Tray, a captivating preschool writing activity that adds an element of celebration to learning.
Learn more: Happy Toddler Time
3. Pre-Writing Activities with Squishy Bags
These squishy bags offer a mess-free canvas for children to explore and practice pre-writing skills, promoting hand-eye coordination and fine motor development.
Learn more: Learning 4 Kids
4. Baby Food Writing Tray (Using Shaving Cream)
This innovative activity combines the smooth consistency of baby food with the fluffy texture of shaving cream, creating a dynamic surface for early writing exploration.
Learn more: Happy Toddler Time
5. Dirt Play Dough + Rocks Writing Tray
This unique writing experience invites young learners to trace letters and shapes in a tray filled with textured dirt play dough and smooth rocks.
Learn more: Frugal Fun 4 Boys
6. Playdough Writing
By combining the versatility of playdough with early literacy skills, children can mold and shape letters, numbers, and shapes with ease. This tactile approach not only enhances fine motor.
Learn more: Fantastic Fun and Learning
7. Colored Salt Writing Tray for Reluctant Writers
This innovative approach transforms a simple tray of colored salt into a sensory-rich canvas, encouraging hesitant learners to explore letters and shapes in a non-intimidating way.
Learn more: Powerful Mothering
8. Shaving Cream Sight Word Game
Engage in a shaving cream sight word game by spreading a layer of shaving cream on a surface and having children write or trace sight words in the cream.
Learn more: Happy Toddler Time
9. Slime Writing Tray
Children can explore letters, shapes, and words in a playful and malleable medium. The unique texture of slime adds an extra layer of engagement, turning the learning process into a memorable and enjoyable adventure.
Learn more: The Toolbox
10. Glitter Glue Pre-Writing Line Practice
Use glitter glue to trace pre-writing lines activity transforms the traditional path to writing readiness into a dazzling adventure.
Learn more: Growing Hands-on Kid
11. Racetrack ABC
Transforming the learning experience into a high-speed adventure, this activity encourages children to follow the racetrack path while identifying and tracing each letter.
Learn more: Happy Toddler Time
12. Squeeze Bottle Salt Writing
Turn writing practice into a tactile delight with Squeeze Bottle Salt Writing, a creative and engaging activity that adds a sprinkle of fun to literacy learning.
Learn more: Playdough Potato
13. Fridge Magnet Pre-Writing Activity
Unlock the magic of early writing skills with the Fridge Magnet Pre-Writing Activity, a captivating and interactive way to introduce little ones to the world of letters.
Learn more: Happy Toddler Play Time
14. Popsicle Letters
Chill out with the delightful Popsicle Letters activity, a cool and creative way to introduce the alphabet to young learners. Crafted from vibrant popsicle sticks, each letter becomes a hands-on, interactive tool for spelling and literacy practice.
Learn more: Happy Toddler Time
15. Tracing Letters with Water
By providing a chalkboard and a cup of water. Children can dip their fingers or a small brush into the water and trace letters on the chalkboard
Learn more: The Little Home of Mine
16. Fingerprint Letters
Explore fingerprint letters by having children dip their fingers into paint and form letters on paper using their fingerprints.
Learn more: Happy Toddler Play Time
17. Push Pin Pre-Writing Activity
Engage in a push pin pre-writing activity by allowing children to use a push pin to trace along pre-drawn lines or shapes on paper.
Learn more: Planning Play Time
18. Magnetic Prewriting
Implement a magnetic prewriting activity by providing magnetic letters or shapes and a magnetic surface.
Learn more: Days with Gray
19. ABC Lowercase Tracing Pages with Playdough Mats
These interactive pages guide young learners through the lowercase alphabet, providing a tactile experience by incorporating play dough shaped as letters.
Learn more: 3 dinosaurs
20. Pumpkin Pre-writing Activity
In the pumpkin pre-writing activity, use pumpkin-shaped erasers to create letter patterns for children to follow. Arrange the erasers in the shape of letters, and kids can trace along the patterns.
Learn more: Modern Pre-School
21. Colorful Rice Writing Sensory Bin
Create a colorful rice writing sensory bin by dyeing rice in various hues and providing a tray with a shallow layer of the colored rice
Learn more: Messy Little Monster
22. Magic Letters Writing Activity
This imaginative exercise involves using a “magic” material, such as invisible ink pens or white crayons, to write letters on paper.
Learn more: Ma’s and Pa’s
23. DIY Tracing Cards
Craft DIY tracing cards by cutting index cards into desired shapes and tracing patterns or letters onto them. Children can then use these cards to practice tracing with a pencil or marker
Learn more: Taming Little Monsters
24. Rain Cloud Pre-Writing Tracing Cards
These engaging cards feature rain cloud shapes with pre-drawn lines or shapes for tracing.
Learn more: Frog and Fairies
25. Q-Tip Letter Tracing Activity
By using Q-Tip as a tool to write, this activity not only offers a mess-free way to practice letters but also introduces a unique tactile experience.
Learn more: Toddler at Play
26. Spring Lamb Handwriting Activity
Celebrate the season of renewal and growth with the Spring Lamb Handwriting Activity, a charming and educational experience that combines the joy of spring with early handwriting skills.
Learn more: From Pond Blog Spot
27. Connect the Stickers
This activity involves creating connect-the-dots stickers on a sheet of paper, where numbered or colored stickers are placed for children to connect in sequence
Learn more: Toddler Approved
28. Straight Line Tracing Activity
This activity involves presenting children with sheets containing straight lines to trace using pencils or markers. It’s a simple and effective way to help kids practice controlled movements and gain confidence in pre-writing abilities.
Learn more: Twisty Noodle
29. Bee and Flower Tracing
Children can trace the outlines of flowers and bees using pencils, markers, or their fingers, fostering hand-eye coordination and precision. This thematic tracing activity not only enhances basic motor skills but also adds a touch of nature-inspired fun to the learning process.
Learn more: Tot Schooling Net
30. Write Using Bingo Dabbers
Create vibrant and imaginative artwork using bingo dabbers by letting children express their creativity with colorful stamps on paper
Learn more: The Printable Princess