My Pencil Control Book – Essential Line and Shape Handwriting Worksheets

My Pencil Control Book – Essential Line and Shape Handwriting Worksheets

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My Pencil Control Book – The Ultimate Fine Motor Skills Workbook for EYFS

Prepare your young learners for successful handwriting with the My Pencil Control Book. This comprehensive, downloadable workbook is specifically designed for EYFS and KS1 children who need structured practice in developing **pre-writing skills** and refining their **pencil grip**.

Through engaging and repetitive line tracing activities—from simple straight lines and curves to complex zigzag and wave patterns—children strengthen the crucial hand and finger muscles required for fluent letter formation.

Build a Strong Foundation for Confident Handwriting

A successful transition to writing relies on strong foundational **fine motor skills**. This book focuses on:

  • Line Dexterity: Mastering the basic movements required for all letter shapes (vertical, horizontal, diagonal).
  • Pencil Grip Development: Encouraging the optimal **tripod grip** for control and reducing writing fatigue.
  • Hand-Eye Coordination: Sharpening the visual-motor skills needed to keep the pencil on the line.

Structured Practice: What’s Inside the Printable Book

This low-prep, printable resource is ideal for classroom morning starters, independent learning stations, or focused home education. Content sections include:

Section Focus Learning Benefit
Basic Line Tracing Establishes left-to-right directionality and continuous line control.
Shape & Pattern Tracing Introduces the curvilinear and angular movements found in letters and numbers.
Picture-Based Control Mazes Engages children with fun themes while applying control skills to a task.

Aligned with **EYFS Physical Development** objectives, this **Pencil Control Book** provides the necessary repetition in a fun, accessible format, ensuring every child is ready to start their handwriting journey with confidence.

Internal Linking Suggestion: Need to assess readiness? [Download our Pre-Writing Skills Checklist] (Link to readiness resource). For letter practice: [View our full Alphabet Letter Formation Set] (Link to letter formation set).

Additional information

Phase / Key Stage

EYFS (3–5 years), KS1 (5–7 years)

Subject / Area

Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills), English/Literacy (Handwriting Readiness)

Learning Objective / Focus

Pre-writing pattern practice, Pencil grip development, Hand-eye coordination, Line and shape tracing

Theme / Event

Early Writing, Fine Motor Skills, School Readiness

Resource Type / Format

PDF Download, Printable Workbook, Activity Sheets, Low-Prep

Purpose / Use

Morning starter, Writing lesson prep, Home learning workbook, Independent station task

Curriculum Tag

EYFS Physical Development – Fine Motor Skills, KS1 English – Handwriting

Skill Development

Pencil control, Line dexterity, Concentration, Hand muscles strength, Letter formation readiness

File Properties

Format – PDF, Pages – Multiple worksheets/booklet, Prep – Print and possibly bind

Ideal For

Teachers, EYFS Practitioners, Parents, Home Educators

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