Days of the Week Handwriting Practice Worksheets – EYFS/KS1 Literacy Resource

Days of the Week Handwriting Practice Worksheets – EYFS/KS1 Literacy Resource

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Days of the Week Handwriting Practice Worksheets: Literacy and Fine Motor Mastery

Provide your young learners with structured, repetitive practice using our **Days of the Week Handwriting Practice Worksheets**. This essential resource is designed for EYFS and KS1 children, serving a dual purpose: reinforcing knowledge of the days of the week and developing fluent **handwriting skills**.

Each printable sheet focuses on tracing and writing the name of a day, encouraging proper **letter formation** and consistent sizing. Regular practice with these worksheets is critical for building muscle memory and securing a controlled **pencil grip** for future writing success.

Key Learning Objectives Addressed

This resource offers deep educational value by targeting core skills across the early years curriculum:

  • Temporal Awareness: Establishing the correct sequence and spelling of the **Days of the Week** (Literacy and Maths link).
  • Handwriting Fluency: Improving the legibility, size, and spacing of letters through targeted tracing and copying.
  • Pencil Control: Developing the fine motor control necessary to stay within the lines and form accurate shapes.

Versatile Uses for High-Impact Learning

As a **low-prep PDF download**, this resource is highly versatile and effective for various educational settings:

Use Case Benefit
Daily Morning Work Establishes a routine and reinforces temporal concepts at the start of the day.
Literacy Station Task Provides independent practice for pupils consolidating spelling and sequence.
Home Learning Pack Allows parents to easily support handwriting development and sequencing at home.

Aligned with **EYFS Communication & Language** and **KS1 English** objectives, this resource is a trustworthy, high-quality tool for securing foundational literacy and motor skills.

Internal Linking Suggestion: For related sequencing practice: [Explore our Months of the Year Flashcards] (Link to sequence resources). For general line control: [Download our Pencil Control Warm-Up Activities] (Link to pre-writing category).

Additional information

Phase / Key Stage

EYFS (3–5 years), KS1 (5–7 years)

Subject / Area

English/Literacy, Physical Development (Handwriting), Mathematics (Time/Sequence)

Learning Objective / Focus

Days of the week spelling, Sequence of days, Letter formation, Handwriting practice, Pencil control

Theme / Event

Literacy Skills, Time, Routine, Back to School

Resource Type / Format

PDF Download, Printable Worksheets, Handwriting Practice Sheets, Low-Prep

Purpose / Use

Daily practice, Literacy lesson task, Home learning support, Fine motor consolidation

Curriculum Tag

EYFS Communication & Language, EYFS Physical Development – Fine Motor Skills, KS1 English – Composition & Handwriting

Skill Development

Spelling accuracy, Sequencing, Letter formation fluency, Pencil control, Fine motor coordination

File Properties

Format – PDF, Pages – 7 worksheets (one per day), Prep – Print only

Ideal For

Teachers, EYFS Practitioners, Parents, Home Educators, Childminders

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