Before kids write letters, they need strong hands and plenty of practice with lines and curves. These preschool and pre-K math center packs tuck pre-writing practice right into the fun with tracing shape mats, play dough mats and write and wipe cards. Kids also sort, measure, combine sets and build with small manipulatives, which strengthens the little muscles they'll use for writing.
Pre-writing skills are the strokes and hand movements that come before letter formation, like lines, circles and crosses. Simplify by tracing with a finger first, then add a challenge with a dry-erase marker. These packs fit centers, OT sessions and homeschool mornings.
