What kids practice in preschool
Preschoolers learn most by talking, playing and moving, so keep worksheets short and use them alongside play. The aims for this age are a child’s own name, recognizing letters (especially the ones in their name), counting small groups and controlling a pencil on big lines.
Worksheet makers for this year
Name tracingLarge size, “Trace + write”, start dots on.
Alphabet tracingCapitals only, Large size, the letters in their name first.
Number tracing0 to 5, then 0 to 10, with pictures to count.
Picture puzzlesMatch the pictures and color and trace.
Ten frames“How many?” with dots up to 10.
Tracing linesBig size: lines, zigzags, waves and shapes before letters.
MazesEasy mazes with wide paths.
Dot to dotDots from 1 to 10, then 1 to 20.
Theme packsPre-K level: a themed week with every child’s name.
Tips for the year
- Choose the Large size everywhere: one-inch lines suit small hands.
- Start with capitals: they are made of straight lines and simple curves.
- Pick 0 to 5 in number tracing, and count the pictures together before tracing.
- Use Ink saver and let children color the pictures: coloring is fine-motor practice too.
Other grades
Standards
The Common Core standards start in kindergarten. These sheets build the skills kindergarten asks for: writing their name and letters, and counting to 10.